CLEVELAND, Ohio - Local former federal prosecutors, including some appointed by Republicans, were openly stunned this week by President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.

The new Trump White House is taking shape and one of the president-elect's picks is drawing some controversy. He nominated Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.

The Florida Republican’s departure effectively ends the House Ethics Committee’s investigation of allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.