GOP senator downplays Pete Hegseth allegations: I'm interested in who he is today
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

GOP senator downplays Pete Hegseth allegations: I'm interested in who he is today

Raw Story  

Sen. Kevin Cramer appears unfazed by allegations against Donald Trump's Pentagon chief nominee — and had an interesting choice of words when pressed on the matter by CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Tuesday. The nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality, is currently in jeopardy over payoffs and a newly unveiled police report that details allegations of sexual assault against him, as well as disturbing details about the infidelity that ended his first marriage. Even Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Trump's biggest cheerleaders in the Senate, acknowledged Hegseth's confirmation will be "difficult." "But I look forward to visiting with Pete about it and seeing — I'm interested in who Pete Hegseth is today and who he is going forward."

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Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
1 week, 1 day 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 …

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"
1 week, 2 days 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. …

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
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 …

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's nomination of former Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth to be the Defense Secretary has been in the headlines a lot recently, but there is another nominee that's even more concerning, a former Republican lawmaker said on Saturday. Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh appeared on MSNBC over the weekend, where he was asked about Trump's choices for his …

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

GOP senators beyond Joni Ernst not 'jumping for joy' about Hegseth nomination: ex-insider
2 weeks, 3 days ago

GOP senators beyond Joni Ernst not 'jumping for joy' about Hegseth nomination: ex-insider

Raw Story  

According to a former Republican party insider now serving as an analyst for MSNBC, Sen. Joni Ernst may not be the only roadblock to Fox News personality Pete Hegseth becoming the next secretary of defense after being tapped by Donald Trump. While the focus has been on Ernst, who seems poised to be the leader of a revolt against Trump's …

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared to sing a different tune when asked his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s troubled pick to lead the Department of Defense on Wednesday. Graham came to Pete Hegseth’s defense a day after calling allegations against the nominee “disturbing,” but stopped short of predicting he would breeze by the Senate confirmation process as questions surrounding his past …

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Lindsey Graham's comment on Trump nominee spells doom for getting past hearing: MSNBC host
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Lindsey Graham's comment on Trump nominee spells doom for getting past hearing: MSNBC host

Raw Story  

The fate of Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of Defense appears to be dead in the water after Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed a stunning lack of support during comments to the press on Tuesday, a MSNBC host said. According to "Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough, former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's back is against the wall after a flood …

'Standards have evolved': Senator 'leaning yes' on Hegseth despite misconduct allegations
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Standards have evolved': Senator 'leaning yes' on Hegseth despite misconduct allegations

Raw Story  

Despite facing allegations of sexual assault, “aggressive drunkenness,” financial mismanagement of veterans’ organizations, and a report his colleagues "smelled alcohol on him before he went on air," at Fox News “as recently as last month,” U.S. Tuesday evening NBC News reported that "Ten current and former Fox employees say Trump’s pick for defense secretary drank in ways that concerned his …

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, spent a second day on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators amid rising questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon. “And we welcome their advice as we go through the advice and counsel process.” Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that it would be "difficult" to confirm former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Graham told CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane that recent allegations about Hegseth's treatment of women and alcohol abuse would complicate his confirmation hearings. In an email released by The New York Times, Hegseth's mother called him …

Will Pete Hegseth get Senate approval? Our experts are unanimous
1 month ago

Will Pete Hegseth get Senate approval? Our experts are unanimous

The Telegraph  

You’d have to be hopelessly naive – or Ann Selzer – not to predict that Trump’s nomination picks for Cabinet would run into trouble even before the official hearings. Democrats holding their breath in anticipation of more chaos might find themselves disappointed – there’s no guarantee that the pressure placed on Gaetz will transfer to Hegseth. Hegseth’s removal, voluntary or …

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