Matt Gaetz announced he is withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general due to ongoing scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that jeopardized his confirmation prospects.
Gaetz expressed that his confirmation process was becoming a 'distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition' and felt it was necessary to step aside for efficiency.
The withdrawal signifies an early challenge for Trump in appointing loyalists, highlighting potential resistance even from Republican senators during the transition period.
Gaetz emphasized the urgency of having a fully functional Department of Justice in place from the outset of the new administration, citing the importance of avoiding 'needlessly protracted Washington scuffles.'
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