Matt Gaetz withdraws nomination for U.S. attorney general amid Republican opposition

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for U.S. attorney general in Donald Trump's upcoming administration. Reports indicate that concerns from several Republican senators, including Susan Collins, may have influenced his decision. Collins, along with Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and John Curtis, reportedly opposed Gaetz's nomination. Gaetz met with Senate Judiciary Committee members, but none of the opposing senators were present. Collins suggested that Gaetz's withdrawal might be linked to those meetings, stating he may have prioritized the country in his decision. Gaetz has denied allegations of wrongdoing related to a past incident involving a minor.