Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump's attorney general amid investigation

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general amid scrutiny from a federal sex trafficking investigation. This decision follows a meeting with senators where he sought support for his confirmation. Gaetz's withdrawal marks a setback for Trump, who aimed to fill his administration with loyalists. It also highlights potential resistance from within the Republican Party regarding Trump's appointments. The investigation into Gaetz has been ongoing, and he has denied all allegations. His resignation from Congress was previously seen as an attempt to halt the House Ethics investigation into his conduct.