Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general nomination amid misconduct allegations

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for U.S. attorney general amid ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct. He announced his decision on social media, stating that his confirmation was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration. Gaetz's withdrawal follows a week of scrutiny and a deadlock in the House Ethics Committee regarding an investigation into his conduct. He resigned from Congress last week but retains the option to return in January. New reports surfaced just before his announcement, detailing additional allegations involving a 17-year-old girl. Republican senators were not surprised by Gaetz's decision, which reflects concerns over his qualifications and the ethics investigations surrounding him.