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Trump cabinet picks battle misconduct claims and controversy

Trump cabinet picks battle misconduct claims and controversy

By Navitalai Naivalurua
16/11/2024
Photo:BBC

US President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign is circling the wagons around several of his cabinet nominees as they come under heavy scrutiny, including claims of misconduct.

His defence secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, denies a sexual assault allegation, and potential Attorney General Matt Gaetz is at the centre of an ethics investigation.

Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F Kennedy Jr, is facing severe criticism for his vaccine scepticism.

Trump will need the US Senate to confirm these nominees when he takes office in January, and though the chamber will be controlled by his fellow Republicans, his cabinet contenders will face an intense grilling during bipartisan hearings.

Source: BBC

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