Trump's Cabinet Nominees Face Early Confirmation Challenges

President-elect Donald Trump's administration is facing early challenges with Cabinet nominations, as his first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, withdrew amid scandal, and his nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, faces similar issues. Trump's history of failed Cabinet nominations during his first term is notable, and he risks setting a new record for early withdrawals. Despite a Republican Senate majority, most failed nominations historically occur due to scandals rather than partisan opposition.