Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense, calling him a “fantastic” and “high energy” leader on Truth Social. However, Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault, misogyny, and drinking on the job, which he denies as a smear campaign.
Hegseth has been lobbying senators on Capitol Hill for confirmation, including a meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst, who remains undecided. Despite Trump’s endorsement, reports suggest alternatives, like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, are under consideration should Hegseth fail to secure the necessary votes. With the GOP’s narrow Senate majority, he can afford to lose only three Republican votes.
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