Trump Praises Cabinet-in-Waiting as It Stirs Controversy in Washington

Trump touts 'dream team' of nominees as he prepares for transition

President-elect Donald Trump hailed his "dream team" of Cabinet nominees on Tuesday, even as some of their candidacies faced increasing scrutiny and opposition from Democrats. "These are the people who are going to help Make America Great Again," Trump said at a news conference in New York City. "They are all incredibly talented and experienced individuals who are committed to serving the American people."

Multiple Cabinet picks under fire from Democrats

However, several of Trump's nominees have come under fire from Democrats, who have raised concerns about their qualifications, ethics, and potential conflicts of interest. Among the most controversial picks are Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn for national security adviser, and billionaire investor Wilbur Ross for commerce secretary. Democrats have also expressed concerns about the lack of diversity in Trump's Cabinet, which includes only one woman and one Hispanic nominee.

Trump defends picks, says they will 'do a great job'

Trump defended his picks on Tuesday, saying that they are "all qualified" and will "do a great job." He also said that he is not concerned about the controversy surrounding some of his nominees. "We're going to have a great Cabinet," Trump said. "These are the best people in the country." It remains to be seen whether Trump's Cabinet nominees will be confirmed by the Senate. The confirmation process is expected to be contentious, with Democrats likely to oppose several of Trump's picks. However, Trump has said that he is confident that his nominees will be approved.