No point in wasting time… Donald Trump got a shock, Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz withdrew his name.

Washington. America’s elected Donald Trump has suffered a deep blow as Matt Gaetz said on Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for the post of US Attorney General. The case of sexual allegations against Matt Gaetz raised a lot of controversy. “I had excellent meetings with senators on November 20,” Gaetz said in a statement posted on his ‘X’ account. “I appreciate their feedback and the incredible support from so many people.”

The former Republican congressman from Florida added, “Although support was strong, it is clear that my confirmation for Attorney General was an inappropriate fit for Trump’s important job.” He said, “There is no point in wasting time in unnecessary conflicts in Washington, so I am withdrawing my nomination for the post of Attorney General.

Gaetz’s selection brought to the fore old allegations of sexual misconduct and other inappropriate conduct, which were investigated by the Justice Department and the House Ethics Committee. CNN’s Paula Reed reported that the decision to withdraw Gaetz’s name came after the channel contacted him. The report said a woman told the ethics panel that she had sex with Gaetz twice in 2017 when she was 17 years old.

FIRST PUBLISHED: November 21, 2024, 23:48 IST

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