Senate Majority Leader-designate John Thune has expressed uncertainty regarding the confirmation of former Representative Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General, following President-elect Donald Trump's nomination. Thune noted that Senate Republicans will conduct a thorough evaluation of Gaetz, while Senator Mike Rounds raised concerns over a previous Justice Department investigation into allegations against Gaetz, which concluded without charges. Gaetz's resignation from Congress was announced shortly after his nomination, amid ongoing scrutiny from both the DOJ and the House Ethics Committee regarding his conduct. Despite these concerns, Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan supports Gaetz's nomination, highlighting their shared stance against Big Tech. The confirmation process remains informal, with Thune asserting that committees will fulfill their constitutional responsibilities once it begins. Gaetz has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to the investigations.