Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination after eight days of scrutiny

Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general has ended abruptly after just eight days. Initially announced by President-elect Donald Trump on November 13, Gaetz resigned from Congress but faced scrutiny over ongoing investigations into alleged sex trafficking. As details emerged, including testimony from a woman claiming Gaetz had sex with her as a minor, support for his nomination waned. Despite backing from figures like Elon Musk, calls for transparency regarding the Ethics Committee's investigation intensified. On November 21, Gaetz withdrew his nomination, citing concerns that it was becoming a distraction. The House plans to address the release of the Ethics Committee report after the Thanksgiving break.