Concerns Rise Over Trump's Lax Vetting of Nominees
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet authorized FBI background checks for his nominees, relying instead on internal vetting and external law firms. While FBI checks are customary for identifying potential issues with nominees, they are not legally required. Trump's decision to delay these checks until after taking office raises concerns about the thoroughness of the vetting process, especially for high-level national security positions. Senate committees may conduct their own investigations, and media scrutiny could also reveal potential red flags.
- No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning. Vox.com
- Opinion | F.B.I. Checks of Trump Nominees Are Critical for the Nation’s Security The New York Times
- Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vetting The Guardian US
- Hagerty: The public doesn't care who does Hegseth's background check ABC News
- 'A dumb risk to take': Trump exposes U.S. to security risk with disregard for formal Cabinet vetting MSNBC
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