Washington — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday that he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general. His decision came amid an investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday said President-elect Donald Trump should have never picked former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to lead the Justice Department. In an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Waters,

Matt Gaetz is trying to reassure senators anxious about the prospect of him becoming attorney general by telling them he won’t use the Justice Department to immediately seek revenge against Donald Trump’s enemies,

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) weighed in on former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) nomination to attorney general, saying there is “no reason” President-elect Trump should have picked him for the position.