Trump Firmly Backs Gaetz for Attorney General Amid GOP Resistance, Needs 51 Senate Votes

Nov 17, 2024, 02:11 AM

Former President Donald Trump is firmly committed to seeing Matt Gaetz confirmed as Attorney General despite significant political resistance from within his own party. Gaetz has already begun reaching out to GOP senators to secure the necessary support for his confirmation. Trump has communicated to his allies that he will not back down from this nomination, emphasizing that he is 'all in' on Gaetz's confirmation. The challenge remains in securing the 51 Senate votes needed for confirmation, as many Republicans on Capitol Hill have expressed concerns. CNN reports that Gaetz is 'unexpectedly' taking the process 'seriously.'