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Two Trump Picks, Two Scandals

Monterey, USASaturday, November 16, 2024

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality tapped by Trump for defense secretary, is facing a tough time. Back in 2017, he was probed for a sexual assault case in California. Matt Gaetz, a Florida congressman and Trump's pick for attorney general, isn't having an easy time either. He's dealing with severe sex trafficking allegations that involve a minor. These accusations are making senators quite uneasy. Trump's legal team and his new chief of staff, Susie Wiles, are working hard to manage this situation.

It's a delicate matter because Trump himself has had his fair share of sexual misconduct claims. Meanwhile, a delayed report from the House ethics committee about Gaetz could still impact his confirmation. With these scandals, one has to wonder: is there more to these nominations than meets the eye?

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