Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees are under scrutiny amid allegations of misconduct and controversy. Defense Secretary candidate Pete Hegseth denies a sexual assault claim and faces criticism for a controversial tattoo. Attorney General choice Matt Gaetz, who resigned from Congress, is entangled in an ethics investigation related to serious allegations, while Health Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encounters backlash for his vaccine skepticism. With the Senate set to confirm these appointments, nominees will undergo intense bipartisan scrutiny.