Coons calls Gaetz's nomination 'deadly serious challenge' to Senate

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Wednesday said President-elect Trump’s choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general poses a “deadly serious challenge” to the Senate’s constitutional role of advice and consent for presidential nominees.

In an interview on CNN’s “The Lead” with Jake Tapper, Coons said he would engage in the confirmation process but that he thinks it’s important that the nominee’s qualifications and background are taken into account.

“This is a deadly...