President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general has sparked widespread controversy and surprise. Gaetz resigned from Congress just before the House Ethics Committee was set to release a report on allegations of sexual misconduct, and his appointment will require Senate confirmation, which many predict could face significant hurdles. Critics, including Sen. Chris Murphy, have voiced concerns over Gaetz's qualifications and the potential for the Department of Justice to become an extension of Trump's political agenda. Legal experts and political figures, such as former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, expect the Senate to likely reject the nomination, citing subservience to Trump as a primary factor in his appointments. The nomination has also raised questions about the Senate's role in either supporting or opposing Trump's controversial picks. Despite the turmoil, Trump defends Gaetz as a 'deeply gifted and tenacious attorney,' highlighting the divisive nature of the selection.