Matt Gaetz faces opposition from the GOP Senate after Trump's choice for attorney general.

Some members of the Senate GOP are immediately opposing President-Elect Donald Trump's choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as his attorney general.

A Republican senator, granted anonymity, told Planet Chronicle Digital that he will never be confirmed.

A Senate Republican source stated that the confirmation of Gaetz is not possible, saying, "Ain’t gonna happen."

Planet Chronicle Digital was referred to Gaetz's office's response on X, which stated, "It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!" However, the office did not address the GOP criticism regarding his potential confirmation.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, stated that while they must take any presidential nominee seriously, they also have a constitutional responsibility.

The senator responded to being asked if the ongoing House Ethics investigation into Gaetz would influence his confirmation by saying, "It's possible."

The committee is investigating claims of sexual misconduct, drug use, and accepting inappropriate gifts.

Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., who chairs the Ethics Committee stated that once a member is no longer a member of Congress, ethics has no jurisdiction. Therefore, if Matt Gaetz were to be appointed as the Attorney General, the ongoing ethics investigation would cease at that point.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, acknowledged that the president has the right to nominate whomever he wishes, but the background checks done by the FBI and the advice and consent process in the Senate, as well as public hearings, are crucial.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla, stated that he will undergo the nomination process in the same manner as everyone else.

When asked about Trump's choice, Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., stated, "I have nothing to share on that matter."

According to Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., when asked about confirming Gaetz, we always give the President the benefit of the doubt, but we still have to perform our due diligence.

The DOJ ended their years-long investigation into Gaetz's sex trafficking allegations and determined he would not be charged with any crimes.

Trump may appoint Gaetz through a recess appointment if Republicans do not confirm him, as per the president-elect's request to Senate Republican leader candidates.

John Thune, R-S.D., who won the leader election Wednesday morning, signaled being open to it in an exclusive statement to Planet Chronicle Digital.

The president's cabinet and other nominees must be placed as soon as possible to fulfill the mandate, and all options, including recess appointments, are being considered to achieve this, he stated.

If Trump were able to appoint a cabinet member through a recess appointment, they would be able to serve in the role for nearly two years, according to the Congressional Research Service. The appointment would expire once the next session of Congress, following the recess, adjourns.

"According to a recent CRS report, recess appointments may last for less than a year or nearly two years, depending on when the appointment is made."