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Trump's Team Bypasses FBI Checks, Uses Private Firms for Cabinet Picks

Nov 15, 2024, 02:41 PM

Donald Trump's transition team is bypassing traditional FBI background checks for at least some of his Cabinet picks, opting instead to use private companies for vetting potential candidates for administration jobs. This move has sparked concerns about the thoroughness and reliability of the vetting process, with critics labeling it as reckless.