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Why Are FBI Checks on Trump Nominees Necessary? Fmr. Senate Counsels Explain - Amanpour and Company PBS
In an open letter, more than 75 Nobel laureates are urging President-elect Trump to ditch RFK Jr. as his choice for Health and Human Services Secretary.
As Trump's picks get more pushback, his team has signaled that they are willing to go it alone and bypass the vetting process. In conversation with Hari Sreenivasan, two former Counsels to the Senate Judiciary Committee -- Gregg Nunziata and Noah Bookbinder -- explain why the Senate confirmation process and FBI background checks are essential. - Originally aired on December 10, 2024./b]