Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's nominee for attorney general

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. He stated that his confirmation process was becoming a distraction and emphasized the need for a smooth transition. In his statement, Gaetz expressed gratitude for the support he received and noted that he had productive meetings with senators. He highlighted the importance of having Trump's Department of Justice ready from the start. Gaetz recently resigned from Congress amid pending allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. His withdrawal marks a significant change in the transition process for the incoming administration.