Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.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

Gaetz said in the announcement on X that his nomination was “unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance transition.”

“Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day,” Gaetz added.

The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday on X{ai:summary}<p>Matt Gaetz has stepped down from his nomination as attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump due to scrutiny related to a federal sex trafficking investigation. He stated that his nomination was becoming a distraction from the transition efforts.</p><p>Gaetz emphasized the need for Trump's Department of Justice to be ready on Day One. #politics</p>

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general

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