Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for US attorney general position

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be the next U.S. attorney general. He stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction for Donald Trump's administration transition. Gaetz faced scrutiny over past sex trafficking allegations but was not charged. Trump expressed appreciation for Gaetz's efforts and noted that he did not want to distract from the administration's goals. Gaetz has denied the allegations against him, which were investigated by the Justice Department. His withdrawal indicates potential challenges for Trump in securing loyalists for his administration. Some senators had already expressed doubts about Gaetz's confirmation in the Republican-controlled Senate.