By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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