Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson responds to Trump's pick for attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general.

[bengill]

Idaho swamp creatures are in panic mode, some swear others hide.

[jonny-dv]

It's only LOGICAL to name Matt Gaetz as AG. After all, he knows about crime first hand -- especially sex and drugs with minors!
Show 'em what you know, Gaetz !

[azureblue]

A sex trafficker is a great pick to fight sex trafficking as our next AG. His experience sex trafficking will prove invaluable!

[rdr]

Before any nominations are made, the White House Office of Presidential Personnel vets a list of candidates, including suggestions provided by members of Congress and special interest groups. A chosen nominee then must pass through a series of investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, the Office of Government Ethics and an ethics official from the agency to which the position is assigned. The nominee must also fill out the Public Financial Disclosure Report and questionnaires related to his or her background check.

The process begins when the president provides a written nomination to the Senate, where it is read on the floor and assigned a number. This starts the Senate's procedure of "Advice and Consent" laid out in Article II of the U.S. Constitution for the appointment of high ranking officials by the president

[Colonelcheeser]

If Mike Simpson is questioning Gaetz, then I know he must be good for the job. Go Trump and Gaetz 👍🏻

[stalwartman]

We voted for Trump and this, you will do what Trump wants or we will vote you out ...

[jjharveyMI]

He was set up by the FBI....you left that out

[Kassadinftw]

How long does it take to investigate "ethics". This has been open for years with no progress, almost like it's there to simply tarnish him without proof.

[Mike-dnut]

Gaetz is the perfect person for the job !

[dansanpedro]

That is correct, no charges have been filed because it was all a lie.

[Mike-pvet]

The House isn't going to vote on Gaetz. The Senate Republicans will. WE only need 50 Republican senators to support Trump's nominees. Mitt romney is no longer in senate, unfortunately we have hybrid Dems Murkowski and Collins. But we will have 53 or 54 Senators. So we should be fine.

[johnengle]

Mike Simpson if you want to pick them then run for the office you can't win. Mike Simpson take a seat

[fatkobruh]

These guys are one hundred percent gonna get primaried . It's in two years. Keep it up.

[jd-gwgr]

hey senator simspon if president trump selects senator gaetz for attorney general, why is it you don't agree with trump? after all why are you better than president trump at succeeding, match your resume against trump's, when America said trump couldn't and trump and is succeeding. senator simspon support trump not gaetz oh by the way I don't worry about being investigated we wouldn't want to waste our time on you we're just gonna replace you

[marktretter]

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free!!!! Leave the country Idaho!

[jenn]

Laughing, Bravo! Trump voters. Beginning of Project 2025, Now you have buyers remorse.

[Kassadinftw]

Brian, please move on to California, and take your TDS with you. Your attack on Heather Scott a few years ago was the most disgusting thing I've ever read from a "reporter". Please leave our state.

[saddq]

Get lost, Idaho. We don't need your state anymore.

[josephhidayat]

How dare a senator from deep red against 47, he can be gone in the next reelection in 5 minutes