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Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Nov 21, 2024 | 10:38 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.

The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday.

Eric Tucker, The Associated Press