President-elect also nominates Tulsi Gabbard and Marco Rubio for senior roles, while Republicans are projected to win House majority. Matt Gaetz withdrew from Donald Trump's attorney general nomination on Thursday. Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress the same day Trump nominated him to become attorney general, on Nov. 13. Matt Gaetz , a controversial figure known for his staunch loyalty to Trump and frequent scandals, has been nominated as attorney general by the former president. Gaetz , who recently resigned from his congressional seat, has faced scrutiny for alleged sex trafficking and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. US President Donald Trump nominated Matt Gaetz as attorney general, but he withdrew following misconduct allegations. Gaetz faced investigations for drug use, bribery, and sexual misconduct. Despite denying the accusations, the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence.
