Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as Trump's attorney general pick

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for the position of U.S. Attorney General, a setback for President-elect Donald Trump. Gaetz faced investigations into alleged illegal activities, including sexual misconduct, which made his confirmation unlikely. Despite expressing gratitude for support from senators, Gaetz stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration. He had recently resigned from Congress after being nominated. Trump commented positively on Gaetz's future following his withdrawal. Meanwhile, other nominations in the Trump administration have also faced scrutiny, including Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who was previously investigated for sexual assault.