The Trump administration believes it will successfully confirm cabinet nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel, despite pushback from Senate Republicans. Nomination hearings have concluded with scheduled Senate votes ahead. Kennedy's controversial anti-vaccine stance draws significant opposition, particularly from Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. However, insiders indicate that the administration's political strategy will prevail over resistance due to the pressures of party loyalty and potential primary challenges. The outcomes will heavily depend on party-line voting as the Senate prepares for the upcoming confirmation votes.
The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance Kennedy's nomination to the full Senate.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who worked as a physician before entering politics, grilled Kennedy during the hearings.
If their nominations advance out of their respective committees, the full Senate will have the chance to vote on their nominations.
The sharpest opposition is likely to focus on RFK Jr., setting the stage for a contentious battle over his nomination.
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