Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump's attorney general following misconduct allegations

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination to be Donald Trump's attorney general amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 17-year-old girl. He stated that his confirmation was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration. Gaetz's withdrawal follows a House Ethics investigation into his conduct, including accusations of sex trafficking. He had been meeting with senators to gain support but faced significant opposition. The allegations against Gaetz include claims that he paid two women in connection with his misconduct investigation. He denies all accusations, and the federal investigation was closed without charges.