Gaetz's withdrawal from the AG nomination came just minutes after CNN informed him of a new allegation involving a sexual encounter with a 17-year-old girl.
Despite his lack of prosecutorial experience, Trump's decision to nominate Gaetz sent shock waves across media, especially given the ongoing controversies surrounding both figures.
The Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz includes serious allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and improper gifts which he has vigorously denied.
Within 45 minutes of CNN's call about reporting a second alleged encounter involving a minor, Gaetz stepped back from his nomination, raising eyebrows.
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