Per a report, leaders in the country felt a mix of shock and indignation after Hegseth spoke with Mexico's top military leaders on Jan. 31.

Democrats and Never Trump conservatives were hoping that Senate Republicans would reject President Donald Trump's more controversial nominees, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, FBI Director Kash Patel,

While many of President Trump's Cabinet picks sparked strong public reactions, the singular appeal — and alarm — generated by Kennedy deluged the Senate with outside pressure.