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GOP Senator Says No One Cares About Background Checks

A GOP senator stated that the American public does not care about who conducts background checks for cabinet nominees.
Senator Joni Ernst called for an FBI check for a nominee facing serious allegations.
The senator claimed the FBI might not be qualified, citing public fatigue over the agency's perceived weaponization.

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GOP senator: Americans don’t care about FBI background checks for Trump nominees

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said most American’s “don’t care” whether Donald Trump uses the FBI to vet his nominees, something fellow Republican senators have demanded.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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GOP Senator Claims Americans Don't Care About This Typical Step For Cabinet Picks

Donald Trump's cabinet picks have reportedly not gone through a process that usually takes place before Senate confirmation hearings.

4 months ago·United States

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GOP senator argues it ‘doesn’t matter’ who conducts background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty suggested Sunday that Americans don’t care about traditional FBI background checks for President-elect Donald Trump‘s Cabinet picks as Democrats call for deeper vetting of executive branch nominees. Hagerty, R-Tenn., said Sunday that Americans “don’t care” who conducts background checks for presidential nominees when asked the FBI’s role in conducting a background check on former Fox News host Pete Hegseth. Asked abo…

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GOP senator argues it 'doesn't matter' who conducts background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty suggested that Americans don't care about traditional FBI background checks for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks as Democrats call for deeper vetting of executive branch nominees.

4 months ago·United States

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Washington Times

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Hagerty: Americans focused on results, not Trump Cabinet background checks

Sen. Bill Hagerty said the American public does not care about the background of the nominees chosen by President-elect Donald Trump, they only care about what they do in the position.

4 months ago·United States

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