Matt Gaetz withdrew as Trump's pick for attorney general due to a federal sex trafficking investigation, stating his confirmation was distracting to the administration's transition efforts.
Trump praised Gaetz's efforts, emphasizing he did not want to become a distraction for the incoming administration and expressed his respect for Gaetz's future prospects.
Gaetz's withdrawal from consideration indicates potential resistance from Trump's party members regarding nominees with controversial backgrounds, affecting the installation of loyalists.
The news comes after allegations from two women claiming Gaetz paid them for sex, which fueled the ongoing scrutiny over his candidacy.
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