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Senate Republicans assess Trump's controversial Cabinet nominees after Gaetz withdrawal

nbcnews.com — November 26, 2024 at 12:02 AM UTC

After Matt Gaetz withdrew as Trump's nominee for attorney general, Senate Republicans are now evaluating other controversial Cabinet picks. This includes Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary. Hegseth faces scrutiny over a 2017 incident involving sexual assault allegations, which he denies. Some Republicans express concern about his past, while others believe he can still be confirmed. Gabbard and Kennedy also have controversies that may complicate their nominations. Trump's team has not submitted nominees for FBI background checks, raising concerns among some senators. Democrats argue that thorough vetting could prevent future embarrassments, as seen with Gaetz's nomination.

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