Intro

It may be too late for Matt Gaetz, but President-elect Donald Trump’s allies are engaged in a pressure campaign to ensure his Cabinet picks are confirmed. Trump World has used online criticism and threats of primary challenges against senators that could challenge his nominees. Will it work? Politics reporter Ally Mutnick joins Playbook co-author Rachael Bade to talk it all through. Plus, Trump names a flurry of new administration picks, and the spotlight shifts to RFK Jr.’s chances. That, plus the rest of the news you need to know today.