I was shocked that he has been nominated.

If the nomination proceeds, I'm sure that there will be an extensive background check by the FBI and public hearings and a lot of questions.

Is it going to be a significant challenge.

Why do you think it's a significant challenge?

I don't think it's a serious nomination for the Attorney General.

That's Lisa Murkowski's view.

Do you think they're a little surprised?

Yeah, it seems like that's the general vibe around here.

So, you know, we'll handle it like any other

nomination and then we'll do our job is so providing advice and consent and

see how it goes but I don't have any basis Republican senators on Capitol Hill

reacting to Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks so far, Republican Congressman Matt Gates of Florida, to serve as Attorney General.

If confirmed by the Senate, Gates would lead the department he has called to be eliminated and that once investigated him for sex trafficking.

We'll take a look at whether he would have enough GOP support to be confirmed and if Gates

could still become attorney general even without the votes.

Also ahead, the latest reporting on Senate Republicans' choice for their new leader when they

take the majority in the next Congress,

how Republican Senator John Thune of South Dakota is planning on carrying out President-elect Trump's agenda.

Plus, inside the Oval Office meeting yesterday between President Biden and President-elect Trump

in an effort to signal a peaceful

transfer of power.

John, congratulations.

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