Trump Transition Team to Bypass FBI Background Checks for Cabinet Nominees
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced plans to forgo traditional FBI background checks for certain Cabinet nominees, opting instead to use private companies for the vetting process. According to sources close to the transition planning, this decision stems from concerns about the speed and efficiency of the FBI system. The transition team indicates that the current FBI vetting process could potentially delay the implementation of the incoming administration's agenda. This development coincides with the consideration of several candidates for high-level positions, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. While the president maintains final authority on nominations and intelligence sharing, this approach represents a departure from protocols established after World War II. These protocols were initially designed to screen potential appointees for foreign ties and other national security concerns. According to sources, Trump's […]