Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general in November 2024 amid continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation and Senate opposition, saying his confirmation had become "a distraction."
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate
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Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
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