The Resurrection of Trump’s Support for Pete Hegseth
The president-elect became convinced that letting Pete Hegseth fail would set off a feeding frenzy among senators. What followed was a MAGA swarm that helped salvage his bid, at least for now.
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Pressure ramps up for Senate Republicans to back Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks were back on Capitol Hill to shore up support among GOP senators, including his embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth.ABC News - 1d -
Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support
Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.CBS News - 2d -
Trump doubles down on support for Pete Hegseth, admits he's unsure he'll be confirmed
Trump doubles down on support for Hegseth, admits he hasn’t gotten assurances from senators he’ll be confirmedABC News - 4d -
How strong is Pete Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill?
The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump voices support for embattled nominee Hegseth
President-elect Trump on Friday offered support for his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, amid questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking will doom ...The Hill - 5d -
Is Pete Hegseth making any progress on gaining GOP support?
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Thursday to try to gain support among Republican senators for his confirmation. He is accused of ...CBS News - 6d -
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth Have the Same Enemies
He, too, wants to fight the “enemy within.”The New York Times - 6d -
Pete Hegseth vows to fight on as Trump considers replacements
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Wednesday trying to wrangle support for his confirmation. As Hegseth vows ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...CBS News - Dec. 3
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