The 'cunning reason' JD Vance is fighting for Pete Hegseth to become the Defense secretary
Daily MailJD 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. The Fox News producer was Hegseth's lover while he was married to his second wife and has stood by him despite allegations of sexual misconduct He declared the job of defense secretary to be 'more important' than that of the vice presidency, because the VP is 'not in a seat of influence' unless Trump vacates the office. Scaramucci - whose infamous 10-day tenure as press secretary in 2017 made him a household name - believes that its a matter of Vance protecting his status as Trump's heir apparent over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Donald Trump expressed confidence in choosing Pete Hegseth as his Defense Secretary pick amid a long string of allegations regarding the former Fox News host's personal life resurfaced The Florida governor and Trump have reportedly had one-on-one discussions about the move.