I had a very good meeting with President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, and Vice President-elect JD Vance. I am committed to allowing the process to go forward in a manner consistent with past practices and fundamental fairness. This process will not be a…

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 20, 2024

Continued after the cutoff: “This process will not be a rubber stamp nor will it be driven by a lynch mob. My record is clear. I tend to defer to presidential cabinet choices unless the evidence suggests disqualification. I fear the process surrounding the Gaetz nomination is turning into an angry mob, and unverified allegations are being treated as if they are true. I have seen this movie before.”

“I would urge all of my Senate colleagues, particularly Republicans, not to join the lynch mob and give the process a chance to move forward. After years of being investigated by the Department of Justice, no charges were brought against Matt Gaetz. This is something we should all remember. I would also urge my colleagues to go back to a time-tested process, receive relevant information, and give the nominee a chance to make their case as to why they should be confirmed. This standard – which I have long adhered to – has served the Senate and country well.”

Weird how Little Poodle Lindsey rather than Sort-of-Principled Lindsey we’ve seen with Ukraine funding comes out here. Maybe it’s just he thinks Gaetz is going to implode no matter what and there’s nothing to lose with this bullshit, especially if Lindsey’s angling to be the next choice.