Lawmakers 'shocked' and 'baffled' after Trump picks Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general

Trump's decision to nominate Gaetz, a controversial figure in the Republican Party, has been met with widespread criticism.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed shock and bafflement at President Trump's decision to nominate Matt Gaetz, a controversial figure in the Republican Party, to serve as attorney general.

Gaetz, a Florida congressman, has been a vocal supporter of Trump and has frequently appeared on Fox News to defend the president's policies.

However, Gaetz has also been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, and he is currently under investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.

In a statement, Gaetz denied the allegations against him and said that he is "confident" that he will be cleared of any wrongdoing.

Many lawmakers have questioned Gaetz's fitness to serve as attorney general, given the allegations against him.

Some have also expressed concern about Gaetz's lack of experience in law enforcement.

In a statement, the American Bar Association said that it is "deeply concerned" about Gaetz's nomination and urged the Senate to reject it.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Gaetz's nomination on January 19th.

It is unclear whether Gaetz will be able to win confirmation from the Senate, given the allegations against him and the opposition of many lawmakers.

If Gaetz is confirmed, he would be the first attorney general in history to be under investigation by the Justice Department.