Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

By Ryan Lucas,

Published November 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM EST

Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general of the United States.

Ryan Lucas

Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.

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Claudia Grisales is a congressional reporter assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.