WASHINGTON – Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination as U.S. Attorney General.
This comes as the House Ethics Committee, which Minnesota GOP Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is on, voted not to release its report on allegations that Gaetz had sex with 17-year-old girls and used illegal drugs. President-Elect Donald Trump said before Gaetz made the announcement that he was not reconsidering his pick for Attorney General.
I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance…
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) November 21, 2024
Trump says he still supports Gaetz on a post on Truth Social.
