Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for U.S. attorney general position

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for U.S. attorney general under president-elect Donald Trump. His decision follows concerns from Republicans and a deadlock in the House ethics committee regarding allegations against him. Gaetz stated that his potential confirmation was becoming a distraction for the Trump administration. He emphasized the need to focus on the transition rather than on his nomination. The ethics committee has not reached an agreement on releasing its report about Gaetz, who has denied any wrongdoing. His nomination had raised alarms among Justice Department officials due to past investigations into his conduct.