Summary

Donald Trump’s transition team has bypassed standard FBI background checks for key cabinet nominees, relying instead on private investigators, as reported by CNN.

This breaks decades-old norms meant to vet candidates for criminal history and conflicts of interest.

Controversial appointees include Matt Gaetz (attorney general), Tulsi Gabbard (director of national intelligence), and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (health secretary), all facing scrutiny for past investigations, pro-Russian views, or personal admissions.

Critics argue Trump seeks to undermine traditional vetting, with potential security risks tied to bypassing these checks.

  • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    Talking about US funded biolabs, that are already public knowledge, is hardly evidence of being a Russian spy.

    Saying solutions in Syria need to involve Assad is common sense, not heretical.