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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty

Senator Joni Ernst announced she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense, making his confirmation more likely.
Hegseth's confirmation requires a majority vote in the 100-seat Senate, where Republicans hold a three-seat majority.
Ernst stated her support after productive conversations with Hegseth during his confirmation hearing.
Hegseth has faced criticism over past comments regarding women in combat and allegations of misconduct.

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Pete Hegseth Wins Backing of GOP Sen. Ernst, Nearing Confirmation

Donald Trump’s pick to become defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, appears to be moving closer to securing enough votes to be confirmed in the Senate after Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa announced she would back Hegseth. Ernst is a veteran and survivor of sexual assault who had initially expressed skepticism over Hegseth. She reversed her opposition after she was targeted with a $500,000+ ad campaign in Iowa against her critical comments ahea…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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KSL

Sen. John Curtis backs Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, joining Sen. Mike Lee

U.S. Sen. John Curtis said he'd vote for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, joining U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, who's previously voiced support for the pick.

2 months ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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WLTReport

BREAKING: Key Republican Flips, Will Now Vote YES for Pete Hegseth!

In a surprising shift, Senator Joni Ernst has announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense, potentially paving the way for his confirmation. Discover the implications of this pivotal endorsement and what it means for the GOP.

2 months ago

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Salt Lake Tribune

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick, has GOP Sen. John Curtis’ support

Long speculated as a potential GOP holdout, Sen. John Curtis said Wednesday that he supports Donald Trump's embattled defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.

2 months ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Santa Clarita Valley Signal

Sen. Joni Ernst voices support for Hegseth as defense secretary

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has voiced support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, following his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. “After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong secretary of defense,” Ernst said in a statement after Hegseth’s hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. “Our next commander in chief selected Pete He…

2 months ago

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Tennessee Star

Senator Ernst Says She Will Support Hegseth Nomination - Tennessee Star

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) said she will vote for Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense, according to a video posted to Trump War Room’s X account. “He was adequately able to answer all of my questions,” Ernst said in the video posted Tuesday. “He pointed out all of the woke issues at the Pentagon. And, I think we’re at a point where now we can start moving forward.”

2 months ago

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