US Trump Gaetz Withdrawal AP Explains (CR)
Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee while focus shifts to Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published - Nov 21, 2024, 04:26 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:15 PM EST
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Attention now focuses to Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, amid sexual assault allegations against him.
