Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection

The former president's pick for attorney general is a controversial figure who has been accused of sexual misconduct.

Former President Donald Trump has bewildered Senate Republicans with his selection of John Ratcliffe as his pick for attorney general. Ratcliffe, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, is a controversial figure who has been accused of sexual misconduct.

Ratcliffe has denied the allegations, but they have raised concerns among some Senate Republicans. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said that he is "concerned" about the allegations and that he will need to "review the evidence" before making a decision on Ratcliffe's nomination.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that he is "not sure" whether he will support Ratcliffe's nomination. Graham said that he wants to "hear from the accusers" before making a decision.

Ratcliffe's nomination is likely to face a tough battle in the Senate.

The allegations against Ratcliffe are serious, and they could derail his nomination. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold hearings on Ratcliffe's nomination, and the committee is likely to question him about the allegations.

If Ratcliffe is confirmed by the Senate, he will be the first attorney general to be confirmed since Jeff Sessions was fired by Trump in November 2018.