Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has been narrowly confirmed as Donald Trump’s defense secretary following a contentious Senate vote that highlighted deep partisan and ideological divides. The 50-50 deadlock was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, marking only the second time a vice …
Read More »Senators Learn Of New Allegations Against Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, is under intense scrutiny after allegations of troubling behavior surfaced in a sworn affidavit submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee. The affidavit, provided by his former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, and first reported by NBC News, raises concerns about his …
Read More »Pete Hegseth Faces Heated Confirmation Hearing for Defense Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, endured a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, facing sharp criticism over past misconduct allegations, controversial views on diversity, and his qualifications to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News contributor, emphasized his military experience …
Read More »Trump Defends Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth Amid Controversies
Former President Donald Trump expressed unwavering support for his nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the former Fox News host faces scrutiny over allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Speaking with Kristen Welker for Meet the Press in an interview set to air Sunday, Trump …
Read More »Pete Hegseth Fights to Save Defense Secretary Nomination Amid Controversy
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, fiercely defended his candidacy on Wednesday amid growing concerns about past misconduct allegations, including sexual assault and excessive drinking. While Trump’s transition team explored alternatives, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Hegseth maintained he was “not backing down one bit.” “I spoke …
Read More »GOP Senators Dismiss Allegations Against Trump’s Defense Pick Pete Hegseth
Republican senators meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, dismissed sexual assault and misconduct allegations against him as a “side issue,” emphasizing his leadership qualifications. During a closed-door meeting Monday with the Republican Steering Committee, Hegseth received strong endorsements from senators who focused on his military …
Read More »Pete Hegseth Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over 2017 Sexual Assault Allegation Amid DOJ Nomination
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is under renewed scrutiny after the Monterey Police Department released a report Wednesday detailing a 2017 sexual assault allegation against him. Hegseth has denied the accusations, which stem from an alleged incident after a Republican women’s convention in California. …
Read More »Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Criticized for Views on Women in Combat, “Woke” Military Officials
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense has already sparked debate, with the former Army National Guard infantry officer proposing significant policy shifts, including removing women from combat roles and dismissing “woke” military leaders. Hegseth, a long-time Trump ally known for …
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