Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for Attorney General

Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general.
In a social media announcement, Gaetz took his name out of the running because he said his confirmation “was unfairly becoming a distraction.” The announcement came just one day after meeting face-to-face with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department. Gaetz was facing tough scrutiny, including from some Republicans, over a federal sex trafficking investigation. He denied any wrongdoing, but his confirmation was seen as an uphill battle. Trump thanked Gaetz for not wanting “to be a distraction for the administration.”