Trump's Proposed Cabinet Appointees Face Scrutiny Over FBI Background Check Bypass

Legal experts and former Senate counsels urge adherence to FBI vetting amid concerns over potential constitutional and national security risks.

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested bypassing FBI background checks for his cabinet nominees, proposing private investigators instead.
Former Senate Judiciary Committee counsels, Noah Bookbinder and Gregg Nunziata, argue that FBI vetting is essential to ensure nominees' trustworthiness and loyalty to the U.S.
Concerns have been raised that bypassing FBI checks could allow controversial nominees to avoid scrutiny and set a dangerous constitutional precedent.
Some Republican senators have expressed opposition to the idea, questioning its legality and potential impact on Senate confirmation processes.
Trump's team has yet to sign the necessary agreements with the Department of Justice to initiate FBI background checks, raising further concerns about transparency and accountability.