Gaetz’s withdrawal spotlights Trump nominees who face sexual misconduct allegations

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At least three of President-elect Donald Trump‘s Cabinet nominees are facing or are tied to sexual allegations that could complicate, if not derail, their path to Senate confirmation.

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was forced to withdraw his nomination to become Trump’s attorney general Thursday afternoon as it became increasingly clear his path to confirmation was on rocky terms. It marked the first political setback of the second Trump era.

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