Trump send shockwaves through Republicans with Matt Gaetz pick

sent shockwaves through the Republican party on Wednesday night with his announcement that he'll nominate as his Attorney General in a bold test of his unchecked power.

Senators were stunned by the news the MAGA firebrand Congressman was picked for one of the most senior roles in Trump's second administration in a sign they could try and block his confirmation.

Gaetz, 42, is under the subject of an ethics investigation over claims of sexual misconduct, bribery and drug use - which he denies - and was also the focus of unsubstantiated sex trafficking claims .

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