Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee and resigns from Congress

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general after facing criticism and an ongoing ethics investigation. He announced his decision a day after meeting with senators, stating that his confirmation was becoming a distraction. Gaetz resigned from his House seat, effective immediately, and does not plan to take the oath for the next Congress. However, his resignation letter leaves some ambiguity about whether he can reclaim his seat. The House Ethics Committee concluded its investigation into Gaetz when he resigned, but a report on the findings remains private. The committee will meet again on December 5 to discuss the report's release.