POLITICS

Two Trump Picks, Two Scandals

Monterey, USASat Nov 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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    Are these allegations a distraction from other issues?
    How do these allegations affect the credibility of the justice system?
    Is there a scandal bingo card for keeping track of all these allegations?

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