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Reports have surfaced revealing that some cabinet nominees hold reservations about undergoing FBI background checks, particularly until Trump appoints his preferred leadership within the FBI. For instance, Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, recently obtained his forms for the FBI's scrutiny, which indicates a potential willingness to comply with the check. Yet, the circumstances of how this process is unfolding remain somewhat murky. Additional inquiries directed toward Hegseth’s attorney have sought clarity on whether he was compelled to pursue the check or whether it was voluntary.