Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters are threatening Republican senators up for reelection in 2026 over nominations for Cabinet positions in the incoming administration.

First and foremost, Trump allies are monitoring how Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, a member of the Armed Services Committee, votes on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary, The Washington Times reported.

Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Thom Tillis, R-N.C.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; Mike Rounds, R-S.D.; and Susan Collins, R-Maine, are other GOP senators up for reelection who are being watched closely by Trump support groups.

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