Trump's AG nomination race heats up after Gaetz withdraws

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, citing concerns that his nomination was becoming a distraction. This change opens the field for new candidates to lead the Justice Department in a potential second Trump administration. Several contenders are emerging, including Senator Mike Lee, who supported efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and Jeffrey Clark, who is under indictment for his actions related to that election. Other possible candidates include Mark Paoletta, Andrew Bailey, Judge Aileen Cannon, Mike Davis, and Stephen Miller. The Trump transition team has not commented on the situation. The new nomination process will likely face scrutiny, especially from Democrats who opposed Gaetz's selection.