Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn't unheard of for incoming presidents - including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time.
Matt Gaetz's decision to pull his name Thursday from consideration for attorney general - amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation - represents the first indication of resistance that the president-elect could face from his own party, including picks facing allegations of sexual misconduct or other questions.
Here's a look at some recent difficulties with presidential Cabinet picks and some of the criticism for Trump's current slate
Republicans voicing their doubts
After Gaetz was chosen last week, Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Judiciary Committee member who is among Trump's top Senate allies, predicted Gaetz would "have to answer some tough questions" in a confirmation hearing.
