Donald Trump, now president-elect, is enjoying the success of a remarkable political return.

From the start, he has been selecting individuals who have been exceptionally loyal to him for crucial roles in his government.

While I understand his approach and don’t wish to disrupt his momentum, some of his appointments have been, to say the least, unconventional by Washington standards, yet many conservatives have backed them.

However, I must raise a serious concern … Matt Gaetz?

In an era marked by political division, it’s hard to find anyone who garners such widespread disdain across both political parties.

When Trump announced on Wednesday the nomination of Gaetz for attorney general, it triggered a simultaneous reaction of revulsion from both Democrats and Republicans.

And honestly, there’s a solid reason for that, which I will explain shortly.

Despite the Senate being Republican-controlled soon, senior Republicans have already indicated that they will not endorse Gaetz’s nomination. This presents an opportunity for senators to demonstrate their readiness to stand up against Trump when necessary.

Trump is attempting to bypass Senate authority. That shouldn’t happen.

Trump has urged the Senate to take a “recess” so that he can avoid the lengthy advice and consent procedure regarding his nominations.

While the use of “recess appointments” is technically within the president’s constitutional rights, this practice has been limited by the U.S. Supreme Court following instances in which former President Barack Obama stretched these boundaries.

The Senate must maintain its essential role in reviewing presidential nominees. Additionally, most politicians cherish their authority and are unlikely to relinquish it easily.

Newly appointed Senate Majority Leader John Thune from South Dakota has a challenging road ahead, needing to juggle the expectations of Trump and his party members. Nonetheless, it’s probable that he won’t yield to Trump as easily as someone like Florida Senator Rick Scott, who was the Trump team’s preferred choice for the role.

Maine Senator Susan Collins, known for her moderate views, expressed her shock at Trump’s selection of Gaetz, reflecting the sentiments of many colleagues.

She appears unwilling to abandon her influential role in the confirmation procedure.

“This highlights the importance of the advice and consent process, and I anticipate numerous questions to arise during his confirmation hearing,” Collins stated.

Gaetz doesn’t possess the necessary character or temperament for the role of attorney general

Now, let’s focus on Gaetz himself.

Gaetz has become notorious in the House for his disruptive behavior. He played a key role in the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last year, and his attention-seeking antics mainly brought chaos to the Republican Party.

While Gaetz hasn’t openly called for a coup against House Speaker Mike Johnson, he has certainly hinted at such a possibility.

One silver lining in Trump’s decision to nominate Gaetz as attorney general is that he promptly resigned from the House. This seemed to bring visible relief to Johnson during comments made on Wednesday.

It’s hard to blame him. Now he is free from Gaetz’s disruptive presence.

Gaetz’s resignation seems to be a strategic move on his part, notably since the House Ethics Committee was nearing the release of a report regarding its investigation into multiple allegations against him, including claims of sexual misconduct and drug use.

While Gaetz can’t be penalized by the House due to his resignation, there remains the possibility of the findings being made public.

Additionally, the Justice Department had investigated Gaetz last year for allegations of sex trafficking but ultimately did not file any charges against him.

Besides all of this, it’s evident that Gaetz is not the most agreeable person. Even after he was instrumental in removing McCarthy from his position, Gaetz persisted in teasing him and behaving in a domineering manner. One House Republican fittingly referred to Gaetz as a “little b—-” due to his behavior at the Republican National Convention in July.

There are theories suggesting that Trump might be using some strategic thinking with Gaetz’s nomination. If that’s the case, the House could potentially eliminate him from the mix, considering Gaetz’s chances of Senate confirmation are virtually non-existent.

Whether that’s accurate or not remains unclear. In any case, I hope that it turns out this way.