Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general nominee amid Senate concerns
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Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump due to expected Senate opposition. Gaetz, who recently resigned from the House, faced scrutiny over past allegations, including an Ethics Committee probe. In a post on social media, Gaetz stated he did not want to create a distraction for the new administration. Some Republican senators had concerns about his qualifications, although none publicly opposed him. Trump praised Gaetz for his decision, suggesting it would allow for a smoother nomination process. Gaetz's withdrawal comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding other Trump nominees.