Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration amid ongoing investigations

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for U.S. attorney general, stating his confirmation was becoming a distraction. This follows ongoing investigations into sexual allegations against him, which he denies. Brittany Martinez, a former staffer for Kevin McCarthy, commented that "justice has been served" with Gaetz's withdrawal. She criticized Gaetz's qualifications and questioned his motives in opposing McCarthy. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, former Florida attorney general, as his new pick for attorney general. Bondi, a long-time Trump ally, previously served as a defense attorney during Trump's first impeachment trial.