Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for attorney general after Donald Trump informed him he lacked the necessary Senate votes for confirmation. Gaetz called the situation a distraction.
CNN reported that prior to withdrawing, Gaetz was contacted about a serious allegation regarding a sexual encounter with a minor, complicating his nomination further.
During a call, Trump conveyed to Gaetz that he believed he did not have sufficient votes for his confirmation in the Senate, contributing to Gaetz's decision.
Key GOP senators expressed skepticism regarding Gaetz's nomination due to ongoing investigations into his actions, making his confirmation increasingly unlikely.
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