Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump's attorney general pick

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. This decision follows scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation involving allegations that Gaetz paid women for sex starting in 2017. Gaetz's announcement came after a meeting with senators aimed at securing their support. He stated that his confirmation was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration's transition efforts. Trump expressed appreciation for Gaetz's efforts but acknowledged the need to avoid distractions. Gaetz's withdrawal highlights potential challenges Trump may face in appointing loyalists with controversial backgrounds.