'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth
4 months, 1 week ago

'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

A pair of CNN commentators clashed over the sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. Pete Hegseth has been nominated to lead the Pentagon, but the Trump transition team was reportedly caught off guard by the Fox News host's payoff to a California woman who claims he sexually assaulted her while both of them were intoxicated at a 2017 conservative conference, and a former colleague said she expects more damaging revelations to come out. "Pete Hegseth has many problems, in addition to what you just said," said Julie Roginsky, a Democratic strategist and former Fox News contributor. McLaughlin argued that the alleged assault took place eight years ago and didn't result in charges against Hegseth, but Roginsky said the woman's accusations ring true in her experience with him. "Listen, I worked with Pete Hegseth at Fox and, let me tell you something, Pete Hegseth has issues above and beyond this that need to be examined," Roginsky said, "because Pete Hegseth has a problem where he goes out and gets drunk, and that's also not something that we need necessarily need in our Department of Defense, and in the person leading our military.

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'Hold my beer': Pete Hegseth ridiculed by Dem lawmaker over wife report
2 days, 23 hours ago

'Hold my beer': Pete Hegseth ridiculed by Dem lawmaker over wife report

Raw Story  

Reacting to a Wall Street Journal report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been dragging his third wife along with him to intel briefings, Sen. Chris Coons took a personal jab at the Donald Trump nominee. On Friday, the Journal reported that the embattled Hegseth, already being scrutinized for sharing military plans in a Signal chatroom before an attack in …

Fox News goes nuclear after woke left podcaster issues shocking insult to Pete Hegseth
3 days, 18 hours ago

Fox News goes nuclear after woke left podcaster issues shocking insult to Pete Hegseth

Daily Mail  

A Fox News segment went off the rails after a Pod Save America host defended DEI and 'wokeness' before accusing Pete Hegseth of drinking on the job. A Fox News segment went off the rails after Pod Save America host Tommy Vietor defended DEI and 'wokeness' before accusing Pete Hegseth of drinking on the job Vietor made the stunning accusation …

Jimmy Kimmel Spots Moment Fox News Gave Pete Hegseth Most Backhanded Defense Ever
4 days, 11 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel Spots Moment Fox News Gave Pete Hegseth Most Backhanded Defense Ever

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING But they’re not exactly doing a very good job of it. Kimmel rolled footage of the hosts of “Fox & Friends” talking about the scandal, in which national security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly added a journalist by accident to a highly sensitive group chat discussion in which Hegseth revealed details of a planned military action in Yemen. …

Democrat Clashes With CIA Director Over Pete Hegseth
5 days, 22 hours ago

Democrat Clashes With CIA Director Over Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Rep. Jimmy Gomez got into a shouting match with CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday after asking if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have been drinking before he used the third-party messaging app Signal to share war plans with national security officials ― and accidentally let a journalist into the group chat. “To your knowledge, …

"Alleged intellectual": White House Comms calls Yglesias a "mouth-breather" over Hegseth rumors
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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-Biden official snaps at MSNBC host after being confronted over 'alcoholic' Pete Hegseth
2 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Biden official snaps at MSNBC host after being confronted over 'alcoholic' Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire received swift pushback from a guest on Friday morning when he tried to correct them after they called Donald Trump's secretary of defense nominee an "alcoholic." Invited to "Morning Joe" talk about Trump's first four days in office, Rahm Emmanuel, who served as President Joe Biden's United States ambassador to Japan, went on the attack against the …

Pete Hegseth is Trump’s way of showing how much power he has this time around.
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth is Trump’s way of showing how much power he has this time around.

Slate  

This is part of Hello, Trumpworld, Slate’s reluctant guide to the people who will be calling the shots now—at least for as long as they last in Washington. In an incoming administration full of dangerously unqualified and sometimes dangerously deranged acolytes whose primary qualification seems to be ceaseless loyalty to Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth still stands …

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Fox News anchor wonders what defense sec ‘doesn’t have a bottle of bourbon’ in their office after Hegseth hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fox News anchor wonders what defense sec ‘doesn’t have a bottle of bourbon’ in their office after Hegseth 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. Read our privacy policy Fox News anchor John Roberts reacted to Secretary of Defense …

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 …

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, …

'Passed out in the back': Frustrated senator tries to pry booze answers out of Hegseth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Passed out in the back': Frustrated senator tries to pry booze answers out of Hegseth

Raw Story  

A frustrated Sen. Mark Kelly tried to pry answers out of Pete Hegseth Tuesday about reports the defense secretary nominee had a problem with drinking during his time leading a veterans organization. "On Memorial Day 2014, at a CVA event in Virginia, you needed to be carried out of the event for being intoxicated," Kelly posited. The line of questioning …

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 …

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

Associated Press  

▶ Several of Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are appearing before the Senate for confirmation hearings Wednesday. WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume. Here are some takeaways from Hegseth’s confirmation hearing: …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims
3 months ago

'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims

Raw Story  

CNN's Pamela Brown on Friday grilled attorney Tim Parlatore about the seemingly contradictory statements made by Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense. During the interview, Brown pointed to seemingly contradictory claims that Hegseth was both completely innocent of any wrongdoing, but also that he was a "changed man." …

Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says

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 Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Department …

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 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 …

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 gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator
3 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
3 months, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

'Call Rachel Campos-Duffy': Fox News host rages about reports of Pete Hegseth's drinking
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Call Rachel Campos-Duffy': Fox News host rages about reports of Pete Hegseth's drinking

Raw Story  

Fox News host Will Cain grew angry Sunday at reports that former colleague Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, had a drinking problem. After The New Yorker reported that Hegseth was removed from two veterans groups for aggressive drunkenness and sexual misbehavior, Cain hosted three "warfighters" who supported the nominee. "In fact, you know, Will, this …

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense

Raw Story  

After watching a "Meet the Press" clip of Donald Trump defending his pick to be secretary of defense, a former Republican member of the House didn't mince any words lashing out at the president-elect for lying to America on MSNBC early Saturday morning. Appearing on "The Weekend," ex-Rep. Joe Walsh sat and watched Trump say of embattled ex-Fox News personality …

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 …

"He does not have a drinking problem": Trump defends "smart guy" Hegseth on "Meet the Press"
3 months, 3 weeks ago

"He does not have a drinking problem": Trump defends "smart guy" Hegseth on "Meet the Press"

Salon  

Donald Trump showed an unwavering faith in his pick to lead the Department of Defense during a sit-down with NBC's Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press." "He’s a young guy with a tremendous track record actually went to Princeton and went to Harvard," Trump shared. He’s a military guy.” Welker drilled down on the reports that Hegseth "struggled with drinking," …

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 …

'Is he really alive?': Ex-GOP insider blasts Trump pick Pete Hegseth as a 'zombie' nominee
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Is he really alive?': Ex-GOP insider blasts Trump pick Pete Hegseth as a 'zombie' nominee

Raw Story  

According to former Republican speechwriter Elise Jordan, she doesn't see a pathway for embattled Pete Hegseth to win over enough senators to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense. During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Jordan slyly suggested that Hegseth –– whose future is under a cloud over allegations of public drunkenness and accusations of sexual assault –– could be …

'Will be ugly': CNN host flags 'the big tell' about status of Pete Hegseth nomination
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Will be ugly': CNN host flags 'the big tell' about status of Pete Hegseth nomination

Raw Story  

Pete Hegseth is making the rounds on Capitol Hill trying to reassure senators over allegations about excessive drinking, sexual misconduct and other concerning behavior, but CNN's Michael Smerconish said there's an obvious indicator that his nomination is toast. Aides working with Hegseth have told Donald Trump's team there aren't enough "no" votes to sink his nomination, but Smerconish doesn't think …

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

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. !” The battle over Hegseth is emerging not only as a debate …

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial

Raw Story  

Pro-MAGA Newsmax host Greg Kelly, a former anchor at Fox News, doubled down Thursday on his call for Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense. "I love President Trump, but he's not infallible," Kelly explained. "He would come as an Iraq War veteran and say what a great thing the Iraq War was and …

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking allegations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking allegations

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. open image in gallery Pete Hegseth appears on Capitol Hill to meet with senators …

'Ticking time bomb': Strategist explains when she saw Pete Hegseth's nomination was 'over'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Ticking time bomb': Strategist explains when she saw Pete Hegseth's nomination was 'over'

Raw Story  

A pair of opposing political operatives disagreed on CNN over the status of embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. The former Fox News host has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill talking with senators concerned about reports of his alleged excessive drinking, sexual misconduct and mistreatment of women, and CNN's John Berman was astonished that Hegseth had assured lawmakers …

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