Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration as scrutiny grows on other Trump nominees

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet amid allegations of sexual misconduct. His exit raises scrutiny on other nominees, particularly Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who also face similar accusations. Hegseth, nominated for the Pentagon, has been accused of sexual assault, which he claims was consensual. Kennedy has faced allegations from a former babysitter but has denied wrongdoing. Both nominees are expected to undergo closer examination during confirmation hearings. Trump's selection of nominees with misconduct allegations contrasts with the #MeToo movement and has drawn attention from Senate Republicans. Some senators believe Hegseth will still be confirmed despite the scrutiny.