Three Trump Cabinet nominees face sexual misconduct allegations

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Three of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees face serious sexual misconduct allegations. Matt Gaetz, nominated for attorney general, is accused of having sex with a minor. Pete Hegseth, nominated for defense secretary, faces allegations of sexual assault. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for health secretary, is accused of groping a former babysitter. Gaetz and Hegseth deny the allegations, while Kennedy has acknowledged the accusation but downplayed it. Trump has faced his own sexual misconduct allegations but continues to support his nominees despite the controversies surrounding them. Republican senators are under pressure as they consider these nominations. Some want to see the House Ethics Committee's report on Gaetz, but none have ruled out supporting him. Trump's team is actively working to secure confirmations for these controversial picks.


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