What we know:
Gaetz Withdraws
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced his withdrawal from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. Trump praised Gaetz’s decision, stating that his nominee didn’t “want to be a distraction” to his administration. Gaetz’s decision comes a day after meeting with GOP senators on Capitol Hill and amid heightened scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations.
About the Gaetz Report
The controversy surrounding Gaetz intensified when Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday not to release the results of their investigation into the former congressman. Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that the committee was informed of a second alleged sexual encounter between Gaetz and a 17-year-old at a party in 2017.
Hegseth on Capitol Hill
While Gaetz’s withdrawal grabs headlines, Vice President-elect JD Vance continues to lead discussions on Capitol Hill. Vance is meeting key Republican senators alongside Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to rally support for Hegseth’s confirmation process. However, the focus has shifted due to a newly surfaced police report detailing allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth.
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