Republican senators are increasingly frustrated with President Trump's choices for national security positions, expressing concerns that some nominees lack traditional Republican values. The recent confirmation of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth showcased this tension, with three GOP senators voting against him. Trump’s nominees for key security roles face skepticism, prompting worries about possible retribution from the White House if senators do not uniformly support Trump's picks. As a result, the party grapples with balancing internal dissent against the president's demands and the implications for their political futures.
"We'll only give so much, the senator told NBC. Because this is the future of the country. It's not entertainment television."
"It's pass-fail. You either support everyone or you don't," an unnamed senior White House official told NBC.
"There is a very well-funded consortium of outside groups and political actors that are sophisticated, smart and tough..."
"The Senate needs to advise and consent, not advise and adjust," an unnamed senior White House official emphasized.
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