In a surprise move Thursday, former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination to become attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.

Gaetz—who had won reelection Nov. 5 to a fifth term representing Florida’s 1st Congressional District before abruptly resigning the seat on Nov. 13—said the move followed many “excellent meetings” with senators, who would have had to vote to confirm his nomination.

“I appreciate their thoughtful feedback—and the incredible support of so many,” Gaetz said in a post on X. “While the........

© The Daily Signal