Trump's cabinet picks raise eyebrows as key nominee steps down
Three of Trumps administration nominees face serious personal conduct questions from their past. One high-profile pick already withdrew after Senate showed its disapproval
In a shake-up of cabinet-level appointments Donald Trumpʼs choices for top government posts have drawn attention due to their personal histories. Three potential nominees - including candidates for crucial legal defense and health positions have past conduct-related issues
Last thursday Matt Gaetz pulled out of the attorney-general race when Senate members showed they wouldnt support his bid. The ex-Florida congressman joined Pete Hegseth and Robert F Kennedy Jr (who were picked for defense and health departments) in facing questions about past behavior
The situation highlights how Trump approaches staffing decisions — he often picks people despite red flags in their background. His selections for these high-ranking positions show a pattern: choosing controversial figures while down-playing any negative reports about them
The Republican party now faces a tough choice: either support their leaders picks or stand against nominations that might hurt their image. The Senateʼs reaction to Gaetzʼs bid shows theyʼre ready to push back on some choices; but its unclear how theyll handle other contested appointments
