What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) As several of President-elect Donald Trumps choices for high-level positions in his incoming administration face scrutiny on Capitol Hill, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Americans have their own doubts.
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Only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Hegseths nomination
An Army veteran and former Fox News commentator, Hegseth has been trying to make his case amid allegations of excessive drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. Trump has reiterated his support for Hegseth, who appears to have won over some of the senators who were once critical of his selection.
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Approval of Gabbards nomination is also low
Gabbard is as unknown as Hegseth is, but Americans are a little less likely to disapprove of her nomination. About 2 in 10 Americans approve of Trumps pick of Gabbard, while about 3 in 10 disapprove. The rest either do not know enough to say about 4 in 10 said this or have a neutral view.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is better known and less well-liked
Only 14% of Americans say they dont know enough to have an opinion about Trumps move to name Kennedy, but that greater name recognition doesnt translate into warmer feelings. About 4 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trumps selection of Kennedy, while about 3 in 10 approve and 14% are neutral.
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