Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Recent statements from Republicans suggest President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Defense Department could have trouble getting confirmed by the Senate as more information emerges about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Trump said he would tap Army veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon in one of several unconventional picks that have set up a showdown between Trump, members of his party and the U.S. Senate, which has a constitutional role in confirming Cabinet officials. “I have some very real concerns about some of what’s come out recently and I want to ask him about that,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski told HuffPost on Wednesday, adding that she plans to meet with Hegseth next week. “We talked about all the public concerns and I think he’s still in the process of answering some of those questions,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters after meeting with Hegseth this week. Sen. Cynthia Lummis told HuffPost she’s meeting with Hegseth next week and mentioned her interest in hearing his explanation for the allegations.

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"Alleged intellectual": White House Comms calls Yglesias a "mouth-breather" over Hegseth rumors
1 month, 1 week ago

"Alleged intellectual": White House Comms calls Yglesias a "mouth-breather" over Hegseth rumors

Salon  

Nothing brings the left and right together quite like dunking on Matthew Yglesias. The wonky blogger drew the ire of White House comms staffer Alex Pfeiffer after he helped spread rumors that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was drinking while delivering a speech at a NATO summit earlier this week. Social media users noted the liquid in Hegseth's cup looked brown, …

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump's Defense Secretary
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump's Defense Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as the nation’s next secretary of defense on Friday after weeks of debate about his slim qualifications and his alleged history of alcohol abuse and domestic abuse. In a statement shortly after his vote, McConnell pointed to Hegseth’s lack of experience for the role that oversees 3 million …

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary
2 months ago

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. The 44-year-old is a former Army National Guard officer who until recently worked as a co-host for Fox News -- one of Trump's …

Republicans panicking Pete Hegseth nomination will 'backfire' on Trump: former GOP adviser
2 months ago

Republicans panicking Pete Hegseth nomination will 'backfire' on Trump: former GOP adviser

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC with host Ana Cabrera on Friday morning a former senior GOP congressional adviser stated the Senate Republicans are expressing dismay that the hearing on secretary defense nominee Pete Hegseth is being rushed and it could lead to a disaster. Speaking with the host hours before the whole Senate will vote on the embattled former Fox News personality's …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation

NPR  

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation toggle caption Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images Pete Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement at two veterans' groups he ran to narrowly win Senate approval to become Donald Trump's defense secretary. The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, …

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past
2 months ago

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who during Hegseth’s confirmation hearing grilled him for …

'Lack Of Judgment': 2 GOP Senators Will Oppose Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth
2 months ago

'Lack Of Judgment': 2 GOP Senators Will Oppose Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins announced Thursday they will oppose Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, but they aren’t expected to block his confirmation. “While the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking do nothing to quiet my concerns, the past behaviors Mr. Hegseth has admitted to, including infidelity on multiple …

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote exposes Trump's big campaign lie.
55 years, 2 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote exposes Trump's big campaign lie.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. And now, according to new reporting in the New York Times, Danielle Diettrich Hegseth, his former sister-in-law, “submitted a sworn statement to senators on Tuesday that accused Mr. Hegseth … of being so ‘abusive’ toward his second wife that …

'Handful' of GOP senators said to have growing concerns about Hegseth after new reports
2 months ago

'Handful' of GOP senators said to have growing concerns about Hegseth after new reports

Raw Story  

The day before the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the appointment of scandal-plagued Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's secretary of defense there is reportedly some growing hesitation about him amongst some GOP lawmakers. Speaking with MSNBC host Ana Cabrera, NBC's Julie Tsirkin highlighted a damning FBI file on the former Fox News personality who has been accused of …

Hegseth paid $50k to sexual assault accuser as part of confidentiality agreement
2 months ago

Hegseth paid $50k to sexual assault accuser as part of confidentiality agreement

Salon  

Pete Hegseth revealed to the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Hegseth's accuser said she met the former Fox News host when he was a keynote speaker at a Republican women's conference. "Hegseth strongly felt that he was the victim of blackmail and innocent collateral damage in a lie …

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head Pentagon, again hit with bombshell allegations that his ex-wife worried for her safety due his volatile behavior. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, must receive 51 votes in favor to be formally approved as the top Pentagon official. Danielle's allegations were based on private talks the two had …

'Little of substance': Senate Republicans ripped by WSJ for giving Hegseth 'a pass'
2 months, 1 week ago

'Little of substance': Senate Republicans ripped by WSJ for giving Hegseth 'a pass'

Raw Story  

The Wall Street Editorial Board came away from watching the Senate interrogation of Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's next secretary of defense unsatisfied and left with the hope that the embattled nominee will surprise them. In an editorial published after Hegseth's contentious hearing that lasted over 4 hours, the editors praised Sen, Tim Kaine for his …

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's appearance before a Senate committee on Tuesday, as he seeks approval to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense, got a thumbs down on MSNBC Wednesday morning. After sharing clips of the embattled Hegseth attempting to blow off credible accusations of public drunkenness and sexual improprieties, "Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough singled out what he called …

Donald Trump’s Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth grilled over drinking, gender issues, and inexperience
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth grilled over drinking, gender issues, and inexperience

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump's choice for the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. But pressed about his marital infidelity, Hegseth acknowledged, “I am not a perfect person.” He, however, weathered the four-hour hearing without making any major …

Donald Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth under fire at confirmation hearings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth under fire at confirmation hearings

ABC  

US president-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has come under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as Democrats railed against him and voiced deep concern about his inexperience, alleged drunkenness and past opposition to women in combat. "Mr Hegseth, I do not believe that you are qualified to meet the overwhelming demands of this job," …

Pete Hegseth Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Defense secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from Democrats in a Tuesday confirmation hearing, fielding questions about allegations of sexual assault, infidelity, showing up to work drunk and disparaging women’s participation in the military. “I think he helped himself immensely today.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune also brushed off concerns about the sexual assault …

Pete Hegseth’s Go-To Dodge in His Confirmation Hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth’s Go-To Dodge in His Confirmation Hearing

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. He noted that Hegseth had faced allegations since November covering “sexual assault, inappropriate workplace behavior, alcohol abuse, and financial mismanagement,” but noted that “the majority of these have come from anonymous sources in liberal media publications.” He gave Hegseth …

Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin

The Hindu  

Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's cabinet picks get underway. Mr. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and ex-Fox News host, was grilled by Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, …

Pete Hegseth Says Alcohol Allegations Are 'False,' Also Vows Not To Drink On Job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Says Alcohol Allegations Are 'False,' Also Vows Not To Drink On Job

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense said Tuesday that all the reports of his excessive drinking were false. Pete Hegseth also said at his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t drink another drop if he’s confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. military. “Senator, those are multiple false anonymous reports peddled …

'Far too much at stake': Watchdog warns Dems against fast-tracking Trump nominees
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Far too much at stake': Watchdog warns Dems against fast-tracking Trump nominees

Raw Story  

With the Republican-controlled Senate set to hold confirmation hearings for more than a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees this week, a watchdog group on Tuesday urged Democrats to oppose any effort to ram the picks through without sufficiently aggressive questioning and vetting. The New York Times reported Tuesday that an FBI background check on Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice to …

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past. !” What to watch as Hegseth’s hearing gets underway on Tuesday morning: How he would run the department Republicans have said they view Hegseth’s combat experience as an asset, but …

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated Senate confirmation hearing. But Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., compared Hegseth to Trump himself, and said he will …

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing

NPR  

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at contentious Senate hearing toggle caption Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images We're following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. Ranking member Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., who's voted for the last eight nominees for the post, said Hegseth lacks "the character and composure and competence to hold the position of secretary of …

The tough questions Pete Hegseth will face at his Senate confirmation hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The tough questions Pete Hegseth will face at his Senate confirmation hearing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sexual misconduct allegation and treatment of women open image in gallery Hegseth’s mother wrote …

Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Defense secretary, walks to meet with senators last month at the Capitol. He said that often when service members come home from war they “have some beers.” But he insisted in the Kelly interview, “I’ve never had a drinking problem.” On extremism in the military Hegseth has said the Pentagon overreacted by …

Democrats look to sink Pete Hegseth’s nomination in first day of confirmation hearings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats look to sink Pete Hegseth’s nomination in first day of confirmation hearings

Politico  

The treatment of Hegseth — the most high-profile of Trump’s nominees to face senators — will also set the tone for how the rest of the picks will fare. Democrats argue they don’t have all the information they need on Hegseth because only Senate Armed Services leaders have access to his FBI background check. Attacking the MAGA agenda Senate Democratic …

Former Fox hosts raise new concerns on MSNBC over GOP rush to approve Hegseth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Fox hosts raise new concerns on MSNBC over GOP rush to approve Hegseth

Raw Story  

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson called on all senators to take the sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth seriously as they prepared to question him during confirmation hearings Tuesday. Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary — also a former Fox News personality — is set to face a barrage of questions about his past behaviors that Carlson said shouldn't …

Hegseth meeting 'did not relieve my concerns' — and led to 'more questions': senator
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth meeting 'did not relieve my concerns' — and led to 'more questions': senator

Raw Story  

A Democratic senator who met with embattled Cabinet nominee Pete Hegseth said the meeting didn't assuage any concerns — and may have done the opposite. Sen. Jack Reed, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in a statement Wednesday that he met with Hegseth — and didn't come away confident. "Today's meeting did not relieve my concerns about …

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Trump that the former Fox News host has …

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow
3 months, 1 week ago

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow

Raw Story  

There is a growing demand outside of normal channels within the U.S. Senate among lawmakers who want access to the file compiled on Donald Trump's choice to be the secretary of defense. According to a report from Politico's Joe Gould, under normal circumstances the investigation materials on ex-Fox News personality Pete Hegseth would only be viewed by the two most …

CNN discovers tape that catches top Trump nominee spouting wild Jan. 6 claims
3 months, 1 week ago

CNN discovers tape that catches top Trump nominee spouting wild Jan. 6 claims

Raw Story  

CNN on Tuesday uncovered new audio of Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth spouting baseless conspiracy theories about the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol building. The audio came from an interview that Hegseth gave with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the wake of the deadly riot in which he alternately downplayed the severity of the attack …

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
3 months, 1 week ago

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he expects former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary unless someone comes forward to confirm anonymous allegations about alleged drinking problems and sexual assault. "I'm in a good place with Pete, unless something I don't know about comes out," Graham told NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday. "There's one …

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news
55 years, 2 months ago

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina blames “third parties,” not the president-elect, for pressure on senators to fall in line behind Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. “I don’t believe that it’s coming directly out of Mar-a-Lago,” Tillis said of the pressure campaigns in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” “If people want to play the outside game, then they run …

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"
3 months, 2 weeks ago

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"

Salon  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has faced a wide range of allegations since Donald Trump nominated him to serve as secretary of the Department of Defense in November. In spite of the diversity of the accusations against Hegseth — which range from problem drinking to sexual assault — Sen. Lindsey Graham sees little more than an orchestrated smear campaign. …

MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Thursday afternoon political panel broke out laughing after The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes lodged a unique jab at one of Donald Trump's potential Cabinet picks. Trump's secretary of defense pick said various military branches want women in their forces to put them on a recruitment poster. Host Nicolle Wallace pointed out that Trump's affinity for the "manosphere" means more nominees …

Exclusive: GOP senators reveal Fox News staff have launched lobbying blitz for Hegseth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: GOP senators reveal Fox News staff have launched lobbying blitz for Hegseth

Raw Story  

As Vice President-elect Sen. J.D. Sen. Ron Johnson told Raw Story that Hegseth's Fox colleagues got in touch with him and he considers them "pretty solid references," given that they work with him daily. Sen. Jon Tester told Raw Story "of course" the current relationship between Fox News and the Republican Party is worrisome. Sen. Chuck Grassley told Raw Story …

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed

Salon  

Pete Hegseth’s mother has a name: Penelope. In a statement this week, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a survivor of sexual assault who was seen as a possible “no” vote on Hegseth’s confirmation, signaled that she’s willing to support a nominee accused of abuse, dismissing the accusation as poorly sourced after meeting with him in private. “As I support Pete through …

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink

Daily Mail  

Days after Donald Trump 's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth was on the ropes over reports of sexual assault allegations and drinking, there were signs of a turnaround amid Senate Republicans once again bending to Donald Trump's will. After the implosion of his attorney general pick Matt Gaetz amid sexual trafficking allegations Gaetz denies, Trump opted to stand …

Pete Hegseth gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth captured a new boost of momentum for his Cabinet bid in a sign that Republicans are bending to Donald Trump's will. 'As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources,' she said after holding a second meeting with the former …

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon under Donald Trump’s second term in the White House appears to be back on track as Republican senators look past allegations leveled against him involving alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. “As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not …

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'

Raw Story  

Former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth may have saved his chances to have a Senate hearing to be the next secretary of defense by impressing Donald Trump with his determination to battle for the job. According to a report from Politico, Hegseth's decision to go on the offense when confronted with allegations of public drunkenness and an accusation of sexual …

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's shock invitation to the FBI - as he walks back comments about women in the military
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's shock invitation to the FBI - as he walks back comments about women in the military

Daily Mail  

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth remained defiant during a Monday night interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity. Hegseth, who worked at the conservative network before President-elect Donald Trump selected him to be a Pentagon chief, has had his nomination imperiled by a sexual assault allegation. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth remained defiant during a Monday night interview with Fox News …

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination

Live Mint  

-- Republican Senator Joni Ernst, a key player in the struggle over Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary, offered a boost on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled nominee. “He does respect that I’m taking the time.” Trump’s team was said to be examining alternative candidates for the position last week as Hegseth came under criticism. Hegseth “is a very …

GOP senator comes out in favor of embattled Pentagon pick facing pressure from MAGA allies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GOP senator comes out in favor of embattled Pentagon pick facing pressure from MAGA allies

Raw Story  

Last week, Sen. Joni Ernst appeared to be against Donald Trump's announced nominee for the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth. “Pete committed to completing a full audit of the Pentagon and selecting a senior official who will uphold the roles and value of our servicemen and women and who will prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within …

GOP senator offers curious defense for Pete Hegseth drinking claims: ‘There’s a lot of alcohol that flows through Washington’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GOP senator offers curious defense for Pete Hegseth drinking claims: ‘There’s a lot of alcohol that flows through Washington’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin offered up an unusual defense for …

Video of Pete Hegseth discussing his alcohol preferences takes off online after Trump weighed in on his 'drinking problem'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Video of Pete Hegseth discussing his alcohol preferences takes off online after Trump weighed in on his 'drinking problem'

Daily Mail  

Video has emerged of Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, discussing his drinking preferences when it comes to alcohol. Video has emerged from 2020 of Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, discussing his drinking preferences when it comes to alcohol Despite the controversy, Trump has remained steadfast in his support for Hegseth, describing him …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…

Hindustan Times  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has threatened to file an extortion lawsuit against the woman who accused him of sexual assault if he is not confirmed as the top Pentagon official. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary Tim Parlatore, the lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, stated that the accuser might not …

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday expressed public support for Pete Hegseth, his beleaguered nominee to oversee the defence department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt due to claims of excessive drinking, sexual assault, and his views on women in combat. US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defence Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters after meeting …

Trump: Embattled nominee 'doing well' — despite 'little bit of concern'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump: Embattled nominee 'doing well' — despite 'little bit of concern'

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump gave his embattled nominee for Pentagon chief a thumbs up in an NBC interview on Friday evening, despite a "little bit of concern." Trump sat down for an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press," clips of which aired Friday night on MSNBC's "The ReidOut." "I've had a lot of senators call me up and say, 'He's fantastic,'" …

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