President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly opting to bypass traditional FBI background checks for some of his Cabinet picks. Instead, private companies are being used to conduct vetting of potential candidates for administration jobs. This decision is driven by concerns over the perceived slowness and issues within the FBI system that could hinder the swift implementation of Trump’s agenda.
Trump and his allies believe that the intrusive nature of FBI background checks can sometimes unearth embarrassing information that may be used for political purposes. As a result, the transition team is exploring alternative vetting methods to expedite the selection process.
