Cruz calls Gaetz pick 'very surprising,' will assess on 'merits'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) said that President-elect Trump choosing Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as attorney general was "very surprising," though he has "trust" in the confirmation hearing process. "As for that particular nomination, look, we have a process under the Constitution where the Senate provides advice and consent. And I trust that...