Matt Gaetz withdraws from Attorney General consideration citing distraction

Matt Gaetz, a Republican representative from Florida, has withdrawn his name from consideration for Attorney General. He stated that his confirmation was becoming a distraction during President-elect Donald Trump’s transition period. Gaetz recently resigned from Congress after being nominated for the position. His decision comes as the House Ethics Committee chose not to release a report on allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Trump expressed support for Gaetz, noting his respect for the administration and his potential future contributions. Meanwhile, Trump has nominated his defense attorneys for key roles in the Department of Justice.