Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration amid sexual misconduct allegations against Trump and Cabinet picks

Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations. He is not alone; several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks also face similar accusations, including Trump himself, who has a history of such claims. Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll, resulting in an $83 million judgment. Other allegations involve staff members, including Pete Hegseth, who is accused of sexual assault, and Linda McMahon, who faces a lawsuit related to child exploitation claims from the 1980s. Elon Musk has also been accused of sexual misconduct by a former flight attendant, with reports suggesting a $250,000 settlement was paid. Gaetz, previously under investigation for sex trafficking, has denied all allegations and resigned from Congress before withdrawing his nomination.