Matt Gaetz's Attorney General Confirmation Faces Challenges

President-elect Donald Trump is facing significant challenges in securing Senate confirmation for his controversial attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz. Many Republican lawmakers have privately expressed skepticism about Gaetz's chances, with Trump admitting that he has 'less than even odds' of being confirmed. Despite this, Trump continues to advocate for Gaetz, urging Republican senators to give him a chance, framing Gaetz as a necessary disruptor for the Justice Department. Betting markets reflect this uncertainty, giving Gaetz only a 21% chance of confirmation following backlash against his nomination and ongoing ethics investigations into his conduct. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, but pressure is mounting for the release of a House ethics report that could impact his confirmation prospects. As Trump navigates this politically sensitive situation, GOP senators are wary of the implications of crossing him on this nomination.