Trump hasn't even started yet and his new cabinet is fast collapsing. But, warns ANDREW NEIL, the biggest (and inevitable) resignations are still to come...
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump hasn't even started yet and his new cabinet is fast collapsing. But, warns ANDREW NEIL, the biggest (and inevitable) resignations are still to come...

Daily Mail  

It isn't even day one of the new administration, Donald Trump has yet to get back behind the Oval Office desk — but the revolving door is already working overtime as potential fillers of key posts file in and out with bewildering speed, their feet barely touching the ground. He quickly nominated instead Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who served as one of Trump's defense lawyers during his first impeachment in 2020. It isn't even day one of the new administration, Donald Trump has yet to get back behind the Oval Office desk - but the revolving door is already working overtime as potential fillers of key posts file in and out with bewildering speed, their feet barely touching the ground. Trump quickly nominated instead Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who served as one of Trump's defense lawyers during his first impeachment in 2020.

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Trump govt fires ATF general counsel Pamela Hicks in broader effort to purge all Biden-era appointments
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump govt fires ATF general counsel Pamela Hicks in broader effort to purge all Biden-era appointments

Live Mint  

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday fired Pamela Hicks, Chief Counsel of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Pamela Hicks confirmed her exit from ATF in a Linkedin post and said, “I was served official notice from the Attorney General of the United States that I was being removed from my position as the Chief Counsel …

Pam Bondi's Department of Justice seeks Trump's revenge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pam Bondi's Department of Justice seeks Trump's revenge

Salon  

While President Trump flamboyantly signs executive orders banning young trans girls from playing softball and celebrates his inane order to have the Army Corps of Engineers dump millions of gallons of water into a California flood plain, man Friday Elon Musk and his cyberpunk gang have taken a sledgehammer to the federal government. The Senate this week also confirmed Pam …

Trump Attorney General Pam Bondi: We're about to see what real weaponization of the Justice Department looks like.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Attorney General Pam Bondi: We're about to see what real weaponization of the Justice Department looks like.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. She made clear that she would build on what acting Attorney General James McHenry did on Jan. 27 when he moved “to fire several Justice Department officials who worked on the federal criminal investigations into President Trump” because they …

Pam Bondi threatens any DOJ lawyer whose 'political views' interfere with defending Trump
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pam Bondi threatens any DOJ lawyer whose 'political views' interfere with defending Trump

Raw Story  

Attorney General Pam Bondi already has a message for career Justice Department officials: help us defend President Donald Trump's executive policies unflinchingly — or lose your job. "The responsibilities of Department of Justice attorneys include not only aggressively enforcing criminal and civil laws enacted by Congress, but also vigorously defending presidential policies and actions against legal challenges on behalf of …

Pam Bondi confirmed as Trump's attorney general
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pam Bondi confirmed as Trump's attorney general

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 Pam Bondi has been confirmed to serve as President Donald …

Donald Trump’s nominee Pam Bondi is the attorney general, confirms US Senate. Who is she?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s nominee Pam Bondi is the attorney general, confirms US Senate. Who is she?

Live Mint  

The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, moving one of President Donald Trump's staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement. The 54-46 vote to confirm the former Florida state attorney general will help Trump solidify his control over the U.S. Justice Department, which has recently seen sweeping cuts …

Pam Bondi confirmed as Trump's attorney general
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pam Bondi confirmed as Trump's attorney general

Raw Story  

The Senate has officially confirmed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as President Donald Trump's Attorney General. The move comes after Trump's first pick for the role, disgraced former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration amid opposition from Senate Republicans and a burgeoning controversy over a House Ethics Committee report detailing allegations of illicit drug use and …

Senate Confirms Pam Bondi As Attorney General
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate Confirms Pam Bondi As Attorney General

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president. Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department as …

Attorney General Pam Bondi plans review of cases brought by NY prosecutors against Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi plans review of cases brought by NY prosecutors against Trump

CNN  

CNN — Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to order a review of the cases brought against President Donald Trump, including those undertaken by prosecutors in New York who successfully defeated him in court. In one memo, Bondi will establish a “Weaponization Working Group” to review law enforcement actions enacted under the Biden administration for any examples of “politicized justice.” …

New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities

NPR  

New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images On her first day in charge at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday issued a series of directives aimed at aligning the department with President Trump and his agenda, including establishing a task force to examine the alleged weaponization …

Senate vote on Pam Bondi as US attorney general could put Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate vote on Pam Bondi as US attorney general could put Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate was heading towards a confirmation vote for Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, potentially putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a Justice Department that has already been rattled by the firings of career employees seen as disloyal to the Republican president. But Bondi has faced intense scrutiny over her …

Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general; Trump ally takes charge of Justice Department
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general; Trump ally takes charge of Justice Department

LA Times  

Pam Bondi, President Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department, has been sworn in as attorney general. Pam Bondi was sworn in Wednesday as attorney general, taking charge of a Justice Department bracing for upheaval as President Trump aims to exert his will over an agency that has long provoked his ire. Before Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the …

Pete Hegseth strips Mark Milley’s security detail and clearances in Trump’s latest threat to critics
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth strips Mark Milley’s security detail and clearances in Trump’s latest threat to critics

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 Days after he was sworn into office, Defense Secretary Pete …

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
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2 months ago

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote

Associated Press  

Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump’s Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon’s leader. Vice President JD Vance, from left, swears in Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense as his wife Jennifer Rauchet holds the Bible and Hegseth’s son watches in …

Get ready for 'The Great Revenge' as Trump’s Orwellian America takes shape
2 months ago

Get ready for 'The Great Revenge' as Trump’s Orwellian America takes shape

Raw Story  

By repealing President Lyndon Johnson’s 1965 executive order banning racial discrimination in hiring for the federal government, Donald Trump has proudly proclaimed his intention of Making America White Again, at least with regard to political power and economic opportunity. It starts right out with a proclamation of Trump’s victimhood: “The American people have witnessed the previous administration engage in a …

Pete Hegseth, Who Faces Misconduct Charges, Is New Defence Secretary Of US
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth, Who Faces Misconduct Charges, Is New Defence Secretary Of US

ABP News  

The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the country's defence secretary in a late-night vote on Friday, news agency The Associated Press reported. Pete Hegseth was nominated by Donald Trump in November for the role of US defence secretary. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and National Guard veteran faced scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement …

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, …

Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
2 months ago

Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

New York Times  

How Each Senator Voted to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense Vice President JD Vance delivered a tie breaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, as secretary of defense. Year Nominee Yes votes Ford 1975 Donald Rumsfeld D. Rumsfeld 95 95 Carter 1977 Harold Brown H. Brown Voice vote Voice vote Reagan 1981 Caspar Weinberger …

Trump's attorney general already has a 'lengthy to-do list' piling up: report
2 months ago

Trump's attorney general already has a 'lengthy to-do list' piling up: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attorney general – Pam Bondi, if she's confirmed – will report for duty with a pile of work stacking up on her desk. “There’s no doubt in my mind that President Trump is committed to rejecting completely the traditional separation between the Department of Justice and the White House,” said Stephen A. Saltzburg, a former department official who …

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. Robert Salesses, deputy director of the Pentagon’s Washington Headquarters Service, will fill in as acting secretary of defense, and three other …

Trump facing 'consequences' for how GOP treated Biden's nominees: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump facing 'consequences' for how GOP treated Biden's nominees: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump may find himself sitting on pins and needles waiting for the Senate to vote on his Cabinet nominees because Senate Democrats are still seething over how Republicans treated President Joe Biden's selections four years ago. Noting that Rubio faces little to no opposition, largely because he is one of the Senate's own, the report notes that there are …

'Cringe': Legal expert claims Senate Dems dropped the ball with Trump AG pick
2 months, 1 week ago

'Cringe': Legal expert claims Senate Dems dropped the ball with Trump AG pick

Raw Story  

During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Senate Democrats and Republicans questioned former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi — President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general. But MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin, in a biting opinion column, argues that Democrats dropped the ball when they questioned Bondi and didn't do nearly enough to highlight her flaws. The MSNBC legal analyst …

'Won't be bullied by you': Trump's AG pick Pam Bondi defends her credentials at Senate confirmation hearing
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2 months, 1 week ago

'Won't be bullied by you': Trump's AG pick Pam Bondi defends her credentials at Senate confirmation hearing

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General Pam Bondi defended her credentials at the Senate confirmation hearing. She described herself as ‘apolitical prosecutor’ but continued to remain a Trump loyalist The upcoming US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, fended off the onslaught she received from Democratic Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla during her confirmation hearing on Wednesday. During the …

5 Big Questions Pam Bondi Dodged In Her Senate Confirmation Hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

5 Big Questions Pam Bondi Dodged In Her Senate Confirmation Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney general, received a warm reception from Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday as she testified about reducing crime and upholding the law. President Trump left office and was overwhelmingly elected in 2024.” Asked again to acknowledge Trump’s loss, Bondi said she accepted the results of …

Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi rescued a dog from Hurricane Katrina. Its owners then sued her for ‘stealing’ it
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi rescued a dog from Hurricane Katrina. Its owners then sued her for ‘stealing’ it

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 Donald Trump moved quickly to replace Matt Gaetz as his …

Bondi says she won’t play politics as attorney general but doesn’t rule out probes of Trump foes
2 months, 1 week ago

Bondi says she won’t play politics as attorney general but doesn’t rule out probes of Trump foes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for investigations into adversaries of the Republican president-elect. That will not happen.” The line of questioning laid bare what Democrats see as the stakes of …

Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live updates
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth heckled by protesters at Senate confirmation 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 …

Who is Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi? The former prosecutor is a close Trump ally
2 months, 1 week ago

Who is Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi? The former prosecutor is a close Trump ally

Associated Press  

▶ Several of Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are appearing before the Senate for confirmation hearings Wednesday. “The investigators will be investigated.” As Democrats repeatedly questioned Wednesday whether she would maintain a Justice Department that’s independent from the White House, Bondi insisted that “no one should be prosecuted for political purposes.” But she also refused to say what she …

Pam Bondi, Trump's choice for attorney general, testifies for confirmation hearing
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Pam Bondi, Trump's choice for attorney general, testifies for confirmation hearing

NPR  

Pam Bondi, Trump's choice for attorney general, testifies for confirmation hearing SCOTT DETROW, HOST: President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, was on Capitol Hill today for her confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department. Trump tapped Bondi for attorney general after his first choice, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew under pressure. At today's hearing, Bondi said …

Bondi says she won’t play politics as attorney general, but doesn’t rule out probes of Trump adversaries
2 months, 1 week ago

Bondi says she won’t play politics as attorney general, but doesn’t rule out probes of Trump adversaries

LA Times  

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice as attorney general, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday that the president-elect had been “targeted” by years of investigations and pledged she would not “politicize” the Department of Justice if confirmed as the …

Trump attorney general pick Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump attorney general pick Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence

NPR  

Trump attorney general pick Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images We're following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. Sponsor Message Republicans say Biden's Justice Department is corrupt Bondi and Republican senators countered that they believe the department has been weaponized against Trump, citing the various legal cases against him. Bondi and Democrats …

Trump's nominee for defence secretary Pete Hegseth faces crucial test | Details
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's nominee for defence secretary Pete Hegseth faces crucial test | Details

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is heading into a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military. Senators are questioning whether former war veteran and TV news program presenter Pete Hegseth, president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defence secretary, is …

As Defense secretary, Hegseth would oversee troops who could be fired for actions he’s done
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As Defense secretary, Hegseth would oversee troops who could be fired for actions he’s done

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting at the Capitol in Washington on Dec. 5. That is raising questions among current and former defense leaders and veterans about whether Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary. The Massachusetts Democrat said …

Senator 'concerned' after speaking with Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senator 'concerned' after speaking with Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi

Raw Story  

Sen. Dick Durbin said he was "concerned" after meeting with Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general. Durbin posted on X, "I just met with Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s attorney general pick. Bondi served as Florida's attorney general from 2011 to 2019 and as Trump’s personal lawyer during his first impeachment trial in 2020. “The American people …

'All sorts of alarm bells': Expert flags 'another reason' Trump pick isn't 'fit to serve'
3 months, 1 week ago

'All sorts of alarm bells': Expert flags 'another reason' Trump pick isn't 'fit to serve'

Raw Story  

An ex-prosecutor Friday gave citizens a method she says will determine whether Donald Trump nominee Pete Hegseth is qualified for the job. As Vance tells it, "At the time the Post published their letter, all sorts of alarm bells were already going off for anyone who was paying attention. It is in this context that Vance argues Trump's nomination of …

The 'cunning reason' JD Vance is fighting for Pete Hegseth to become the Defense secretary
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The 'cunning reason' JD Vance is fighting for Pete Hegseth to become the Defense secretary

Daily Mail  

JD Vance is fighting for his political future by lobbying to get Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed, according to ex-White House Press Chief Anthony Scaramucci. JD Vance is fighting for his political future by lobbying to get Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed, according to ex-White House Press Chief Anthony Scaramucci Pete Hegseth with wife Jennifer Rauchet. …

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 …

'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 …

'At his behest': MSNBC's Lemire warns Trump's already issued orders for vow he now denies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'At his behest': MSNBC's Lemire warns Trump's already issued orders for vow he now denies

Raw Story  

On MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Monday, co-host Jonathan Lemire was more than a little skeptical of Donald Trump's claim in an NBC interview that he will not use the Department of Justice to pursue his political enemies. Speaking with NBC's Kristen Welker, the president-elect was pressed, "You wrote on Truth Social in 2023 that you’re going to appoint a real special …

Column: Trump hoped his Cabinet picks could escape serious vetting. He was so wrong
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: Trump hoped his Cabinet picks could escape serious vetting. He was so wrong

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Defense, speaks with reporters after a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in November 2024. “When the Senate confirmation process works properly, it’s in the best interest of the president — even though presidents are usually annoyed by it,” said Gregg Nunziata, a former Senate Republican aide who handled dozens of …

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 …

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth faces a rocky path to being confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense, amid a sexual assault allegation and accusations from former colleagues that he has a drinking problem. "I think Pete Hegseth was an exceptional pick," said Roy, who previously caused controversy over his racist remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. "But good …

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has largely left his choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, to fight his own battle for winning approval of Republican Senators who will decide Hegseth's fate. Reports have suggested Trump isn't working the phones for Hegseth, which is something he reportedly did do for his failed pick, Matt Gaetz. His support is strong and deep, much more so …

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount

Al Jazeera  

The US president-elect stands by his pick for defense secretary despite scandal and allegations of misconduct. United States President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for Pentagon chief, whose nomination appears in peril amid scandals and concerns about his lack of experience. Trump signalled on Friday that he does not intend to withdraw Hegseth’s nomination, …

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from ABC News, Donald Trump is leaving it up to Pete Hegseth to convince GOP senators to approve him to be the next secretary of defense with the president-elect choosing to not lift a finger to make calls to help him. With the former Fox News personality roaming the halls of Congress with his wife to …

Hegseth is a 'dead man walking' after Trump gave him 'the kiss of death': ex-GOP lawmaker
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hegseth is a 'dead man walking' after Trump gave him 'the kiss of death': ex-GOP lawmaker

Raw Story  

A former GOP lawmaker bluntly stated on MSNBC on Wednesday afternoon that he sees no path for Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of the Department of Defense to be confirmed. As former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was roaming the halls of Congress attempting to stop the bleeding after a series of highly damaging reports about heavy drinking and …

'I pulled him out because...': Trump slams WSJ for claiming his DEA pick withdrew nomination
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'I pulled him out because...': Trump slams WSJ for claiming his DEA pick withdrew nomination

Firstpost  

Trump was responding to a Wall Street Journal article that mentioned Chad Chronister withdrawing himself from consideration for head of DEA, calling it another ‘setback’ for the president-elect amid scrutiny over Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social late Wednesday to refute a Wall Street Journal report claiming his nominee for the Drug Enforcement Administration …

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday said he is not backing down even as his nomination to lead the Pentagon faces trouble in Congress over allegations about his personal and professional life. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary "I’m doing this for the war fighters, not the …

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