Hegseth’s Narrow Confirmation Could Pave Way for RFK Jr., Gabbard: Report

Following the 2024 elections, the Senate switched to Republican control, giving the GOP a larger majority. This shift was expected to make it easier to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. However, GOP Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Mitch McConnell tested this majority by voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for a key position.

Despite the opposition, the Senate tied 50-50, and Vice President JD Vance broke the tie, confirming Hegseth. This win marked an early victory for Trump, helping him fill key posts to implement his agenda. However, tougher confirmation battles are expected for other nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.

RFK Jr., nominated for Health and Human Services secretary, faces challenges due to his controversial positions on vaccines and abortion, while Gabbard, nominated for director of national intelligence, will likely face scrutiny over her past views on Syria and Ukraine.

The confirmation of Hegseth, despite the controversy, could set the stage for easier confirmation of Kennedy and Gabbard, as it revealed which GOP Senators are fully backing Trump’s agenda. As one aide put it, the vote helped identify Senators ready to support or undermine Trump’s leadership.

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