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MAGA pressure on senators over Trump Cabinet picks shows early signs of paying off

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Some GOP senators who had been dubious about how they'd vote on Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth are now sounding more optimistic on getting to "yes" The movement indicates the immense power Trump and his allies hold, and how influential they could be with the party's base.

"The president's been very clear of what he wants," one Republican said.

Already, Senate opposition sunk the fortunes of former Rep. Matt Gaetz , R-Fla., Trump 's pick for attorney general.

Threatening primaries in cases of disloyalty may be a permanent fixture for lawmakers to prevent opposition to Cabinet picks to mushroom over the next several weeks .

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