Trump’s embattled defense pick Hegseth vows to fight on, says he won’t drink if confirmed
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions Wednesday that he drop out and said he had spoken to Trump, who urged him to “keep going, keep fighting.” “I spoke to the president-elect this morning. He said, ‘Keep going, keep fighting. I’m behind you all the way.’” Hegseth […]
Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, is in peril as Senate Republicans grow increasingly concerned over allegations of drinking and reports about his treatment of women. As many as six Senate Republicans, perhaps more, are currently not comfortable supporting Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon as new revelations about […]
Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis for defense secretary 04:18 UP NEXT Trump considering replacing Hegseth as defense secretary pick according to newspaper reports 02:26 New allegations involving Hegseth’s drinking habits 02:23 U.S. officials investigate alleged […]
After Pete Hegseth meeting, Republican senators brush aside misconduct allegations
Republican senators who met Monday with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, brushed aside sexual assault and other allegations against him. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., called the allegations a “side issue” while lauding Hegseth’s ability to lead the Defense Department. “Again, they’re throwing disparaging remarks at someone who has earned a great […]