When asked about the possible release of an Ethics Committee investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's choice to be attorney general, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, quoting Justice Brandeis, said, "Sunlight is the best disinfectant." #washington #news #politics #mattgaetz

Former Rep. David Jolly says Matt Gaetz's problem is that "he has no friends. He has nobody to defend him." Jolly talked to @Joy Ann Reid on @The ReidOut with Joy Reid about the House Ethics Committee investigation into President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee after Gaetz's abrupt resignation from the House this week. #mattgaetz #politics #news #trump #washington

WATCH: @The Rachel Maddow Show ’s, Rachel Maddow, shares her reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's recent cabinet picks on "Deadline: White House." #politics #trump #cabinet #news #msnbc

At Wednesday's White House press briefing, Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if President Biden apologized to President-elect Trump about comments he made during the campaign. #donaldtrump #joebiden #politics #news #election

Rep. Pat Ryan shared concerns on #MorningJoe about Trump tapping Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, describing it as an unserious choice for an incredibly 'serious role.' Ryan, a veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee, emphasized the need for experienced, apolitical leadership in the Pentagon, warning that the nomination could push the military toward "a dangerous road" of partisanship, stressing that "Our military has always been apolitical, nonpartisan patriots." #news #politics #petehegseth #washington #military #trump