Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration amid new allegations

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be Donald Trump's attorney general. His decision follows ongoing allegations, including a House Ethics probe into claims he paid for sex with women and a 17-year-old girl. The announcement came after a CNN report revealed new testimony from the teen about a second alleged encounter with Gaetz. Despite efforts to secure Senate support, reports indicated he faced significant challenges to confirmation. Gaetz stated his withdrawal was to avoid distracting from Trump's transition. Trump thanked Gaetz for his efforts and expressed confidence in his future. Gaetz remains committed to supporting Trump.