Trump had also tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general, though Gaetz on Thursday withdrew from consideration. Gaetz, who was possibly the most controversial pick from Trump so far, said that his “confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.”

Trump himself has long been accused of abusing or mistreating women and once was caught bragging about grabbing women by the genitals. He was found liable by a New York City jury for sexual abuse and defamation and eventually ordered to pay the woman,

At least three of Donald Trump’s nominees will test whether his ability to withstand sexual misconduct allegations will transfer to his Cabinet picks. The nominations of Matt Gaetz for attorney general,

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What to know about sexual misconduct allegations as he withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick - Trump loyalist said his appointment proved too much of a ‘distraction,’ leading him to drop out