Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for US attorney general after political pushback

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for U.S. attorney general after facing significant political pushback. His nomination was seen as a distraction amid ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct. Despite denying any wrongdoing, Gaetz stated that he did not want to hinder the Trump administration's transition efforts. His withdrawal comes after a tied vote in the House Ethics Committee regarding the release of its findings on the allegations against him. Trump had announced Gaetz's nomination last week, but some Republican senators expressed concerns about confirming him. Gaetz needed broad support in the Senate, where the Republican majority is slim.