Trump’s Cabinet Picks Face Scrutiny Over Controversial Nominees

President-elect Trump's nominations highlight ties to Project 2025 and raise concerns from both parties over qualifications and past controversies.

Several of Trump's Cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard, are expected to face tough confirmation hearings due to controversies and qualifications.
Trump has selected multiple figures with connections to Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint criticized for advocating sweeping federal changes and expanded executive power.
Pete Hegseth, nominated for defense secretary, faces scrutiny over past sexual assault allegations and controversial views on women in combat roles, despite denying the claims and settling privately.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Health and Human Services, has drawn criticism for promoting vaccine misinformation and lacking federal agency experience, alongside personal misconduct allegations.
Tulsi Gabbard, nominated for director of national intelligence, is under fire for her past foreign policy stances and perceived ties to authoritarian regimes, raising concerns among Senate Republicans and Democrats.