Trump's Cabinet Picks Face Scrutiny on '60 Minutes'
Scott Pelley's critique of Trump's nominees leads to backlash from Trump supporters.
- Scott Pelley opened '60 Minutes' with criticism of Trump's cabinet nominees, questioning their qualifications and loyalty to Trump.
- The segment highlighted nominees like Pete Hegseth, Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., focusing on their perceived lack of experience.
- Trump's team, including spokesperson Steven Cheung, labeled the show's coverage as biased and out of touch with Trump's voter base.
- Karoline Leavitt, Trump's nominee for House Press Secretary, defended the picks as part of a mandate for change.
- '60 Minutes' has faced previous accusations of bias, including claims of editing an interview with Kamala Harris.