Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Matt Gaetz (Phelan M Ebenhack/AP)

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on the former congressman’s ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer.

The Florida Republican’s announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.