Matt Gaetz has been under investigation by an ethics committee over allegations he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. He denies the accusations.
Donald Trump has picked fiery Florida congressman Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general - a man who was under investigation over sex trafficking just days ago. Democrats have described the MAGA loyalist as 'a gonzo agent of chaos' and his appointment a 'red alert moment for our democracy', while some Republican senators have also raised doubts about his suitability for the role.
'I think it's a little bit of a test,' said Republican senator Kevin Cramer. He said he sees Mr Gaetz as a disruptive force in the House and has concerns about the 'serious allegations' against him - but stopped short of saying he would not vote for him. 'It will take a lot of political capital to get him across,' he added. Read more:Who is Marco Rubio, the next US Secretary of State?How will Trump 2.
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