President-elect Donald Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to be next attorney general

The transcript discusses Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, highlighting the surprise and challenges in the Senate confirmation process. It also covers the new Senate Republican leadership under John Thune and the potential use of recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmation, with Marco Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State expected to face less resistance.

What was the general reaction from both parties to Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General?

• Surprise

• Opposition

• Approval

• Indifference

Who is the new Senate Republican leader as of the upcoming term?

• Matt Gaetz

• Marco Rubio

• John Thune

• Mitch McConnell

What significant change is happening in the Senate Republican leadership for the first time since 2002?

• Increase in female leaders

• Reduction in leadership positions

• Inclusion of more Democrats

• Exclusion of Mitch McConnell

What is a recess appointment?

• An appointment made by the Supreme Court

• An appointment made by the Vice President

• An appointment made without Senate confirmation during a recess

• An appointment made during a Senate session

Which nominee is expected to have a smoother confirmation process compared to Matt Gaetz?

• John Thune

• Mitch McConnell

• Nathaniel Reed

• Marco Rubio