In a surprising turn of events, former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for U.S. Attorney General, a position he was set to assume under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The announcement came on Nov. 21, following intense scrutiny and opposition from both political allies and adversaries.

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Gaetz, a staunch supporter of Trump, was nominated for the Attorney General position on Nov.13. His nomination was met with immediate backlash due to ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. These allegations have been a point of contention, casting a shadow over his political career.

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In a statement on social media platform X, Gaetz expressed his decision to step down, stating, “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General.”

The withdrawal highlights the challenges President-elect Trump faces in assembling his cabinet amid controversies surrounding his nominees.