Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable amount of hesitation from Republicans, who are otherwise inclined to follow Trump’s wishes.

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress, ending ethics probe after Trump nominated him for attorney general

Donald Trump has nominated Rep.. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to serve as attorney general, a surprise pick that will please the president-elect’s MAGA allies but may prove to be a flashpoint in the confirmation process. The selection of Gaetz, a key ally and partisan flamethrower, also will likely raise alarm among Democrats over the independence of …