It seems I may not have had enough support in the United States Senate.
Gaetz has since withdrawn his name from consideration for attorney general.
The House Ethics Committee investigated Gaetz for allegedly having sex with a minor, using drugs and bribery.
Matt Gaetz at the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.John J. Kim/Getty Images
The attorney further said that Gaetz paid the witness and another woman to have sex with him.
Gaetz has denied the allegations, calling the investigation a smear campaign.
Greenberg admitted that he introduced a 17-year-old girl to other adult men, who engaged in commercial sex acts.
If Rubio is confirmed as Trumps secretary of state, then Florida Gov.
Ron DeSantis will name a successor, which the governorsaid he will do in early January.
Gaetz is not thought to be under consideration for that role.
