"Some senators are pushing the White House to appoint Sen. Mike Lee as Attorney General following Bondi's ouster and plan to pitch Trump directly on the idea, sources told me."
"Lee is perhaps best known for his trollish presence on social media, using an account named BasedMikeLee. The account has sparked headlines over the years for some of the more off-color things he has posted."
"Lee posted an image of the shooter ringing one of his victims' doorbells while wearing a mask and wrote, Nightmare on Waltz Street a reference to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D)."
"If Trump were to tap Lee, Utah's governor, Spencer Cox (R), would then pick a replacement until a special election is held."
Following Pam Bondi's firing, some Republican senators are advocating for Sen. Mike Lee to be appointed as attorney general. Lee is known for his controversial social media presence, including posts that drew criticism after violent incidents. He deleted these posts after backlash from colleagues. If appointed, Utah's governor, Spencer Cox, would select a replacement until a special election. Cox is more moderate and has previously criticized Trump, contrasting with Lee's strong support for the former president.
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