1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

Trump's plan to bypass FBI background checks for political appointees until after taking control of the bureau is deeply concerning. Thorough vetting by an independent, professional law enforcement agency is crucial for ensuring the integrity and security of top government positions. Multiple Republican Senators have rightly expressed doubts about relying solely on private firms that lack the FBI's access to law enforcement information and databases. Demanding FBI background checks for all presidential nominees is a reasonable safeguard to protect our nation's interests. Failure to vet appointees properly raises risks of confirming individuals who could jeopardize national security or have other disqualifying issues in their backgrounds. This is not about partisan politics, but rather ensuring basic standards of accountability and transparency are upheld. I urge you to join the bipartisan group of Senators insisting on comprehensive FBI vetting before confirming any Trump administration appointees. Maintaining this critical layer of scrutiny helps preserve the public's trust and uphold the rule of law. The American people deserve full confidence that those entrusted with powerful government roles have been properly vetted and cleared to serve.