Trump's pick of the controversial former congressman for the US' top law officer stunned allies and foes alike.
Former US Congress Representative Matt Gaetz is quietly urging Republican senators to give him a chance to prove himself suitable to be attorney general amid growing calls from top Republicans to access a House Ethics Committee report expected to detail allegations of sexual misconduct involving the ex-congressman.
But privately, Republicans on the panel are signalling that they could bury the report as Gaetz and Trump are making direct appeals. "I think that if they want a speedy consideration of this nomination … we've got to have as much transparency as we can have," Grassley said. Gaetz has been making calls to GOP senators — including Senator Lindsey Graham, the current top Republican on Judiciary — and his former House colleagues, visiting the House Freedom Caucus in a private meeting Monday night.
"Should I say it?" Simpson said with a chuckle, turning to her. "I think no comment is a great comment," his spokeswoman said. Pressed on the matter, Simpson added: "Put it this way, if I was in the Senate, I would want to see the report." Representative Tim Burchett, who is a close ally of Gaetz, said he's noticed that some members have been more critical since the Florida congressman left the House.
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