Republican senators warn that Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to lead the Justice Department is in jeopardy, as GOP moderates Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins express strong reservations.
With the Senate GOP holding 53 seats, Gaetz can afford to lose only three Republican votes.
Senators cite concerns over Gaetz’s past investigations and controversies, including an Ethics Committee probe into alleged misconduct. Judiciary Committee members, led by Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), are calling for transparency in the House Ethics report on Gaetz.
Trump allies, such as Sen. Tommy Tuberville, urge GOP unity, but others insist on the Senate’s constitutional duty to scrutinize nominees.
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