Matt Gaetz steps down as Trump's attorney general nominee amid investigation
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Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general amid scrutiny from a federal sex trafficking investigation.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 and aims to avoid distractions for the incoming administration. Gaetz's withdrawal marks a setback for Trump, who seeks to appoint loyalists. The move comes after allegations surfaced that Gaetz paid for sex with underage girls, which he has denied. Gaetz had resigned from Congress when nominated, but his political future is uncertain. He won reelection in November, but a special election is planned for his seat.