Confirmation Process Controversies Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation Hearings Pete Hegseth Matt Gaetz Trump Administration John Ratcliffe Donald Trump Senate Hearings Russell Vought Marco Rubio Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmation Qualifications Controversial Figures Allegations Pam Bondi Kristi Noem Public Statements Social Media Activity Loyalty Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Department of State Public Scrutiny Democratic Opposition Chris Wright Sean Duffy Political Dynamics Controversial Choices Support and Opposition Hearings Pending Hearings Confirmation Votes Kash Patel and Linda McMahon Senate Votes Kash Patel Background Investigations Senate Confirmation Sexual Misconduct Legal Issues Public Response Ethics Nikki Haley Brooke Rollins Public Approval Conflict Roles Threats Vetting Transition Process Public Opinion Republican Party Public Polling Individual Nominees