He wrote on X, I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday.
I appreciate their thoughtful feedback and the incredible support of so many.
Trumps DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1.
Rep Matt Gaetz (R-FL)Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
The Justice Department investigated Gaetz in a sex trafficking case but he was not charged.
Everythings eventually going to come out.
Trump made the surprise choice of Gaetz last week.
The Florida congressman, known as a firebrand in the House, then resigned his seat.
The Ethics Committee also was investigating allegations that Gaetz paid women for sexual favors.
Other nominations face potentially rocky confirmations.
McCarthy accused Gaetz of seeking his ouster because he declined to scuttle the ethics investigation.
