Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports
- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his nominee Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- Hegseth's nomination faces challenges due to allegations about his personal and professional life, raising doubts about his confirmation.
- North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, influential in Hegseth's confirmation, is discussing potential replacements instead of supporting Hegseth.
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Trump Addresses Defense Secretary Nominee’s Fate amid News He’s Considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
In a post on his social media site Truth Social on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump insisted that Pete Hegseth is "doing very well" in his push to win Senate confirmation for the top Pentagon job.
Ron DeSantis To Attend Army-Navy Football Game With President Trump Amid Defense Secretary Rumors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will attend the annual Army-Navy football game with President Trump amid rumors he may be a backup pick for defense secretary. Multiple GOP senators have signaled resistance to confirming the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon. Trump has stood firm behind Hegseth, saying he’s “doing very well.” “Pete Hegseth... The post Ron DeSantis To Attend Army-Navy Football Game With President Trump Amid Defense Secreta…
ThePatriotLight - Trump Breaks Silence, Issues Major Statement On Pete Hegseth's Nomination
ThePatriotLight - Pete Hegseth still has the president-elect in his corner. In a strongly-worded statement on Truth Social, Donald Trump commended his nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense for staying in the fight amid a bruising series of mainstream media stories alleging he sexually harassed female employees and mismanaged veterans charities while drinking on the job. Politico reported on Trump’s statement declaring Hegseth’s “support is stron…
NEW: Trump Breaks Silence, Issues Major Statement On Pete Hegseth's Nomination
Pete Hegseth still has the president-elect in his corner. In a strongly-worded statement on Truth Social, Donald Trump commended his nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense for staying in the fight amid a bruising series of mainstream media stories alleging he sexually harassed female employees and mismanaged veterans charities while drinking on the job. Politico reported on Trump’s statement declaring Hegseth’s “support is strong and deep” within…
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