Multiple news sources report on Representative Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from consideration as President-elect Trump’s Attorney General nominee. The withdrawal followed the surfacing of new allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, and a deadlock within the House Ethics Committee regarding the release of an investigative report into these allegations. Gaetz’s future in politics remains uncertain, as he resigned from Congress after his nomination but may be eligible to run again in a special election. Reactions from other political figures and organizations, including comments from Trump and various senators, are widely reported. The articles explore the implications of Gaetz’s actions for the Trump administration and the ongoing investigations.
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