Matt Gaetz Withdraws Amidst Escalating Misconduct Allegations
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Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for Attorney General after CNN reported new details of his alleged sexual misconduct involving a 17-year-old, including a threesome. Gaetz cited the distraction his confirmation process was causing as the reason for his withdrawal. The House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice have investigated the allegations, but no charges were filed. Gaetz has denied all allegations, and President-elect Donald Trump expressed support for Gaetz's decision to step down.
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