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

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general. His decision follows scrutiny related to a federal sex trafficking investigation, which raised concerns about his confirmation. Gaetz announced his withdrawal after meeting with senators to seek their support. He stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction from the transition work. This development marks a setback for Trump’s efforts to appoint loyalists to his administration and indicates potential challenges from within his party.