Matt Gaetz withdraws attorney general nomination as Senate Republicans express concerns

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump due to opposition from Senate Republicans. His resignation from the House last week followed an Ethics Committee investigation into allegations involving a minor, which he denies. Gaetz faced scrutiny over his qualifications and past conduct, including a lengthy Justice Department investigation that concluded without charges. Some Republican senators had concerns about his nomination, although none publicly opposed him. Senator Cynthia Lummis noted that Gaetz's withdrawal allows Trump to nominate a candidate with a better chance of Senate approval.