GOP Senators Navigate MAGA Pressure and Loyalty Tests on Trump Nominees

Allies of Donald Trump are exerting pressure on Senate Republicans to support his Cabinet picks, with some senators like Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham showing signs of shifting towards approval. The pressure campaign, bolstered by Trump's influence and media allies, aims to ensure the confirmation of controversial nominees like Pete Hegseth for Pentagon chief. Despite allegations against Hegseth, the campaign highlights Trump's sway over the GOP and the potential electoral consequences for senators who oppose his choices.