In a statement, Gaetz said that while he had "excellent meetings" with senators on Wednesday, his nomination had become a "distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition."
Gaetz's personal liabilities are well-known: he has been dogged by numerous investigations looking into allegations of an improper sexual relationship with a teenager as well as claims of sex trafficking.
Last week, Donald Trump stunned the political world by announcing that he had nominated Gaetz. Critics noted the Florida congressman's significant lack of legal experience.
Congressional Republicans have argued that the panel no longer has jurisdiction over Gaetz, who resigned from office soon after being tapped for attorney general.
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