The View panel rip into 'smug' and 'unqualified' Pete Hegseth following confirmation hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

The View panel rip into 'smug' and 'unqualified' Pete Hegseth following confirmation hearing

Daily Mail  

The View hosts didn't hold back as they tore into Pete Hegseth during Wednesday's episode of the ABC show, branding him 'unqualified' for the position of defense secretary. The 44-year-old, who is president-elect Donald Trump's first pick for the job, was forced to confront allegations of sexual misconduct, infidelity and heavy drinking during his high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The View anchors wasted no time in sharing their opinions of Pete Hegseth Hegseth is president-elect Donald Trump's top pick for the defense secretary job She added: 'I think Republicans have made a really bad decision to lower the bar for what they expect from the secretary of defense.' Alyssa Farrah Griffin declared that Hegseth is 'unqualified both on moral character' Joy Behar branded him 'so smug', adding: 'Nobody is going to be in the guardrail to protect the American people from this insanity that's going on' As it currently stands, a myriad of damning allegations have threatened to tank Hegseth's chances of getting the Pentagon's top job.

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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 …

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 …

Ex-Trump staffer claims she's smarter than Trump's Defense Secretary nominee
2 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Trump staffer claims she's smarter than Trump's Defense Secretary nominee

Raw Story  

"The View" began it's Wednesday show blasting Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee, Fox News host Pete Hegseth. One key piece of the hearing that bothered former Donald Trump staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin, other than what she saw was his sexism, was that he didn't know basic things in government. "I think Republicans made a really bad decision to lower …

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 …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
2 months, 1 week ago

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary

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. His previous role was as an anchor on Fox & Friends He is battling …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide

Raw Story  

The co-hosts of "The View" continued their onslaught against Fox host Pete Hegseth, whom Donald Trump has named to lead the Department of Defense. One former Trump aide explained any defense person must be "above reproach" to be successfully confirmed. Former Trump communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out that she was subjected to extensive background checks when she worked …

'What the hell is going on?' Steve Bannon panics as Pete Hegseth nomination crumbles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'What the hell is going on?' Steve Bannon panics as Pete Hegseth nomination crumbles

Raw Story  

Right-wing influencer Steve Bannon lashed out at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago advisers after word leaked that former Fox News host Pete Hegseth could be replaced as nominee for defense secretary. "This morning, Pete's mom came on Fox and Friends, sat on the curvy couch to make a defense of her son," Bannon noted. "President's got too much burden on him, …

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is rumoured to be reconsidering his choice of former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, with reports suggesting he may turn to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead. Trump is reportedly reevaluating Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary due to rising allegations of misconduct. The Wall Street Journal reported that Republican senators have raised concerns about …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
4 months ago

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary

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. The woman, referred to throughout the 22-page report as Jane Doe, also told police …

Pete Hegseth and J.D. Vance team up to sway senators to back Trump's embattled secretary of defense pick
4 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth and J.D. Vance team up to sway senators to back Trump's embattled secretary of defense pick

Daily Mail  

All eyes are on Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth after Matt Gaetz stunningly withdrew his name from consideration to be attorney general after new underage sex claims. Hegseth is facing an uphill confirmation battle after it came to light that he was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in 2017 - but no charges were filed 'That's …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about 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. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s transition team is said to be “upset” with …

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates
4 months, 1 week ago

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates

Raw Story  

Although Donald Trump is confident in his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, two sources tell Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman that some of the president-elect's allies are worried the Fox News host won't "survive" the allegations against him. Per the report, one source told Sherman "that transition members are frustrated that Hegseth failed to disclose he had paid a …

'Steeper climb' ahead for Trump cabinet nominee after bombshell intoxication report: CNN
4 months, 1 week ago

'Steeper climb' ahead for Trump cabinet nominee after bombshell intoxication report: CNN

Raw Story  

A late Saturday report from the Washington Post that Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of defense paid off a woman who accused him of sexual assault and that he was admittedly "visibly intoxicated” at the time may have created more problems for his confirmation. According to the Post, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth "paid a woman who accused him …

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York after Trump’s first election. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice — our military will be great again, and America will never back down.” A 44-year-old Princeton graduate and staunch Trump supporter, Hegseth has since 2017 been a co-host …

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