Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee amid allegations
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination to be attorney general under President-elect Trump. His decision follows allegations of sex trafficking and drug use, which raised concerns among Republican senators about his confirmation. Gaetz stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration. He emphasized that he did not want to hinder the transition process, despite maintaining his innocence regarding the allegations. Senate Republicans had expressed caution about Gaetz's nomination, with some awaiting the House Ethics report. His withdrawal allows Trump to seek a new nominee without the controversy surrounding Gaetz.