Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's attorney general nominee amid misconduct allegations

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination to be Donald Trump's attorney general amid ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct. This decision follows a report about Gaetz's alleged involvement in a sexual encounter with a minor, which surfaced shortly before his announcement. The House Ethics Committee had recently deadlocked on releasing a report regarding Gaetz's alleged misconduct. Gaetz's withdrawal comes after he met with Republican senators, who expressed concerns about his ability to be confirmed due to the investigations against him. Trump has not indicated a new candidate for attorney general, as he struggles to find a suitable replacement. Gaetz, who resigned from the House but was re-elected, stated he would not be sworn in again in January.