Trump, Pete Hegseth and Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly been reassured by a top Republican that his controversial pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has enough backing from the GOP to be confirmed by the Senate.
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed as Defense Secretary, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."
Pete Hegseth Has The Votes To Become Donald Trump's Secretary Of Defense: Report
Despite scandals involving a previous accusation of sexual assault and concerns about his conduct and leadership, Senate Majority Leader John Thune informed President-elect Donald Trump that Defense Secretary candidate Pete Hegseth would most likely receive Senate approval.
Does Pete Hegseth Have What It Takes to be Secretary of Defense?
THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE is scheduled to hold a hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice for secretary of defense, on January 14. There are few positions as important as the one Hegseth seeks.
Senate committee schedules confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
The Senate Committee on Armed Forces has scheduled a January 14 confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth to serve as as Secretary of Defense.
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Hegseth has votes to be confirmed as defense secretary: Report
Sen. Majority Leader John Thune informed Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as defense secretary.
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Trump Says It'd Be A 'Tragedy' If Pete Hegseth Doesn't Get Confirmed
Donald Trump is going all in on his controversial pick to lead the Pentagon. The incoming president vigorously backed his secretary of defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, during a news conference ...