Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for U.S. Attorney General position

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration for the position of U.S. Attorney General, following controversy and opposition from some Republican Party members. His decision came after meetings with senators aimed at securing support for his nomination. In a post on X, Gaetz stated that he did not want his confirmation to distract from the Trump administration's work. He expressed gratitude for the nomination and support he received. Gaetz's withdrawal follows allegations from two women claiming he paid them for sex, which he denies. He previously stated that a federal investigation into these allegations concluded without charges against him.