Trump Warns GOP Senators Against Blocking Cabinet Nominees

President-elect Trump suggests primary challenges for senators opposing his nominees on political or 'stupid' grounds, as confirmation battles intensify.

• President-elect Donald Trump has cautioned Republican senators that they could face primary challenges if they unreasonably oppose his Cabinet nominees.
• Trump's comments follow resistance to several nominees, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense and Matt Gaetz, who withdrew his bid for Attorney General after GOP pushback.
• Trump emphasized that opposition based on genuine disagreements is acceptable, but politically motivated or baseless objections could lead to consequences.
• Senators Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham initially expressed concerns about Hegseth's suitability but later shifted their positions after pressure from Trump allies and public scrutiny.
• With a narrow GOP Senate majority of 53 seats, Trump faces a tight confirmation process, as nominees can only afford to lose three Republican votes without relying on Vice President-elect JD Vance as a tiebreaker.

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