GOP Divided Over Gaetz Amidst Allegations and Confirmation Doubts
TL;DR
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville stated he will not support Matt Gaetz's nomination for U.S. Attorney General if allegations of sex abuse against Gaetz are proven credible. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress after being nominated by President-elect Donald Trump, is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly assaulting a minor. Tuberville emphasized that Gaetz's confirmation hinges on the outcome of these allegations. The House Ethics Committee is debating whether to release a report on the allegations, with some conservatives opposing its public release.
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- Tuberville says he will not back Matt Gaetz if ‘they can prove’ sex abuse allegations AL.com
- Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick CNN
- Opinion | Lessons From the Last Time a Cabinet Nominee Was Defeated on the Floor POLITICO
- Republican Senator Shoots Down Recess Appointment for Matt Gaetz: 'Unwise' Newsweek
- Trump Admits Gaetz May Not Be Confirmed. He’s Pushing His Nominees Anyway. The New York Times
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