Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general under Trump

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for U.S. attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. He stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction for the new administration after discussions with senators. Gaetz's decision follows a stalled House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual relations with a minor. The Justice Department previously investigated but did not file charges, and Gaetz has denied the accusations. Trump expressed appreciation for Gaetz's efforts and acknowledged his decision to step back to avoid distractions for the administration. He noted that Gaetz has a promising future ahead.