A Republican Senator Gets Candid About Trump’s Controversial Nominees
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A Republican Senator Gets Candid About Trump’s Controversial Nominees

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It wasn’t worth it. Other nominees also face serious scrutiny, including Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department: Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army veteran who’s now facing allegations of sexual assault. Well, I think it’s really important for people to understand: I don’t know if any president’s ever had everybody they wanted, at least not a modern president. I think it’s pretty clear to a lot of people that have come here illegally that, you know, maybe I should call home and see if I can get back. What I think is a little different in JD’s role is that because Donald Trump himself has so many personal relationships, JD, he’ll have the most influence over like-minded senators.

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