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Matt Gaetz, the US Congressman from Florida, has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next Attorney General of the United States. This decision comes after Gaetz faced intense backlash from both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate over allegations of sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl .
Gaetz’s withdrawal was met with a swift response from President-elect Donald Trump, who announced that he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department instead. Bondi is a longtime ally of Trump and has been a vocal defender of his administration .
The controversy surrounding Gaetz’s nomination had been building for some time, with many senators expressing concerns about his lack of experience and the ongoing investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct. Despite his denial of the allegations, Gaetz ultimately decided to withdraw his name from consideration to avoid becoming a “distraction” to the Trump administration .
Bondi’s nomination, on the other hand, is expected to face less opposition in the Senate, given her experience as a prosecutor and her established legal background. However, her selection has also raised concerns among Democrats, who fear that she will be too loyal to Trump and will use her position to advance his political interests .
