US President-elect Donald Trump has lost a member of his proposed administration with Matt Gaetz withdrawing his nomination as Attorney General.

Trump loses a member of his inner sanctum as Gaetz pulls out

United States President-elect Donald Trump has lost a member of his proposed administration with controversial Republican congressman Matt Gaetz withdrawing his nomination as Attorney General.&nbsp;Gaetz wrote on social media site <a href="https://x.com/?lang=en">X</a> that it was clear his confirmation was distracting the work of Trump and Vice-Presidential choice J.D. Vance‘s transition team.&nbsp;“I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday,” Mr Gaetz wrote in the <a href="https://x.com/mattgaetz/status/1859649045553402285">post</a> on X, the social media site owned by another of Trump’s proposed cabinet members,&nbsp; Elon Musk.&nbsp;“I appreciate their thoughtful feedback — and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.&nbsp;&nbsp;“There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney-General. Trump’s DOJ (Department of Justice) must be in place and ready on Day 1.&nbsp;“I remain fully committed to see that Donald J. Trump is the most successful President in history. I will forever be honoured that President Trump nominated me to lead the Department of Justice and I’m certain he will Save America.”&nbsp;Gaetz, 42, an outspoken, far right politician from Florida, has faced multiple ethics investigations and intense scrutiny over allegations of sex trafficking which he has denied and not been charged over.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump responded by saying he greatly appreciated the efforts of Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General.&nbsp;“He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” Trump wrote in a <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump">post</a> on his <a href="https://truthsocial.com/">Truth Social</a> site.&nbsp;Related content<ul><li><a href="https://azzet.com/news/trump-names-vaccine-skeptic-rfk-jr-as-health-secretary">Trump names vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. as Health Secretary</a></li><li><a href="https://azzet.com/news/trump-s-picks-for-key-cabinet-roles-border-remains-focus">Trump's picks for key Cabinet roles; border remains focus</a></li><li><a href="https://azzet.com/news/powerful-mandate-trump-s-plans-for-his-second-term">'Powerful mandate': Trump's plans for his second term</a></li></ul>

Trump's inner sanctum rocked as Matt Gaetz pulls out

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