Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes
, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for US secretary of defense, but mounting concerns over Hegseth’s personal history and inexperience have raised doubts about his chances of confirmation.
Hegseth can only afford to lose the votes of three Senate Republicans, assuming every Democratic senator opposes his nomination, so it appears he is still on track for confirmation. Two Republican senators who had been viewed as potential no votes, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, both supported advancing Hegseth’s nomination on Thursday.
“A veteran of the army national guard who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mr Hegseth will bring a warrior’s perspective to the role of defense secretary and will provide much-needed fresh air at the Pentagon,” Thune said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to SenateSenators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defence secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News host was abusive to his second wife.
Read more »
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces New Allegations of Domestic AbuseSenators vetting Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary have received an affidavit from his former sister-in-law alleging past domestic abuse towards his second wife. Danielle Hegseth claims Hegseth's behavior makes him unfit to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth denies the allegations, calling them 'belated claims' by an ex-relative with 'an axe to grind'. Republican leaders remain confident in Hegseth's nomination despite these allegations.
Read more »
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination Faces Fierce BacklashDonald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is facing intense scrutiny from Democrats during his confirmation hearing. Concerns about his inexperience, past remarks, and alleged conduct have cast a shadow over his nomination.
Read more »
Trump’s pick for Defence Pete Hegseth grilled over sexual allegations, drinking“You are asking us to lower the standards to make you the secretary of defence simply because you are buddies with our president-elect?”
Read more »
Trump’s pick for Defence Pete Hegseth grilled over sexual allegations, drinking“You are asking us to lower the standards to make you the secretary of defence simply because you are buddies with our president-elect?”
Read more »
Trump’s defense secretary pick faces crucial test at confirmation hearingPete Hegseth to face potentially combative confirmation hearing as senators question whether former Fox News host is fit to lead US military
Read more »