Matt Gaetz nominated as attorney general following resignation from Congress

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, a choice announced on social media rather than through formal channels. Gaetz's selection follows his resignation from Congress, which ended an ethics investigation into allegations of child sex trafficking. The House Ethics Committee had been looking into Gaetz for various allegations, including sexual misconduct. With his resignation, the committee will not issue a report on the investigation. Gaetz has denied all allegations and previously faced a sex trafficking probe that concluded without charges. Gaetz, a loyal supporter of Trump, has been a controversial figure within the Republican Party. His nomination may face challenges in the Senate, where some Republicans have expressed skepticism about his confirmation amid ongoing scrutiny of his past conduct.