Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination amid Senate opposition

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump due to opposition from Senate Republicans. Concerns centered on Gaetz's past conduct, including an Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Gaetz's resignation from the House of Representatives last week coincided with his withdrawal. He stated he did not want to distract from the incoming administration's priorities. His nomination was the first Cabinet-level withdrawal in Trump's upcoming administration. Senate Republicans expressed reluctance to support Gaetz without clarity on the Ethics Committee's findings. Some senators suggested this could allow Trump to nominate a candidate with broader support.