Trump Cabinet Picks Face Public Skepticism and Senate Scrutiny

Polls show low public approval for key nominees as Senate Republicans weigh confirmation decisions.

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth for Defense and Tulsi Gabbard for Intelligence, face low public approval in a recent AP-NORC poll.
Hegseth, a former Fox News commentator, is under scrutiny for past allegations, with only 20% of Americans approving his nomination and 36% disapproving.
Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence raises concerns among allies and lawmakers due to her past engagement with Syria and controversial stances on intelligence issues.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Health Secretary, is better known but divisive, with 40% disapproval among Americans overall despite strong Republican support.
Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, sees mixed reactions, with 30% approval and a similar share disapproval, though he retains significant support among Republicans.