Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee following investigation scrutiny

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general amid scrutiny from a federal sex trafficking investigation. His decision follows a meeting with senators to gain support for his confirmation. Gaetz stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration. He emphasized the need for a smooth transition and readiness for the Justice Department. This withdrawal marks a setback for Trump’s efforts to appoint loyalists and highlights potential resistance within his party regarding controversial nominees. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing related to the allegations against him.