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Tulsi Gabbard has left the Trump administration, marking the fourth departure from his cabinet, and all four exits have been by women, highlighting a notable wave of female turnover at the top levels of his administration.
A recent Emerson poll discussed on Forbes Newsroom highlights public opinion on President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth being notable figures. Kennedy, nominated for the Department of Health and Human Services, has 47% support but also faces 40% opposition, indicating a divisive reception. Similarly, Hegseth, chosen for Secretary of Defense, garners 37% support and 35% opposition, with significant resistance from independents and Democrats.
Elon Musk and Boris Epshteyn, both influential figures in President-elect Trump's circle, reportedly clashed over Cabinet appointments at Mar-a-Lago. Musk, a major campaign donor, accused Epshteyn of leaking personnel decisions, which Epshteyn denied. The disagreement centers around Epshteyn's influence on Trump's picks, including the controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Musk is advocating for Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary and is set to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency."
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, faces resurfaced sexual assault allegations from 2017. The incident allegedly occurred in Monterey, California, after Hegseth spoke at a Republican women's event. No charges were filed, and Hegseth's attorney claims the allegations are false, citing a lack of evidence from a police investigation. Details of the police report remain undisclosed due to legal exemptions.
Senator Mark Kelly expressed surprise at President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, for Secretary of Defense, stating he had not heard of him before. Hegseth's confirmation will require Senate approval, potentially needing Democratic support. Kelly, a former Navy captain, emphasized the importance of experience in policy creation for such roles. He also criticized other Trump cabinet picks, like Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, and condemned Trump's plan to purge senior Pentagon generals as unprecedented.