(NewsNation) — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has withdrawn his name from the running for attorney general following controversy over his nomination.

Gaetz announced on X he had made the decision to withdraw after meeting with Senators for feedback.

“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.  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 must be in place and ready on Day 1,” he said.

Many had expressed doubts over Gaetz’s nomination due to an ongoing investigation by the House Ethics Committee and the fact that he’s faced allegations of sex trafficking and soliciting a minor.

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