Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general under Trump

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for U.S. Attorney General under president-elect Donald Trump. He cited growing distractions and opposition from Senate Republicans as reasons for his decision. Gaetz, who recently resigned from the House, faced scrutiny over past allegations, including an Ethics Committee probe. He had been nominated last week but encountered questions about his qualifications. Senator Cynthia Lummis noted that Gaetz's withdrawal allows Trump to nominate a candidate with less Senate resistance. Gaetz's previous Justice Department investigation concluded without charges last year.