With Senate support for Pete Hegseth appearing shaky following a wave of allegations about his personal and professional conduct, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for his defense secretary pick on Friday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed the impact of the scandals plaguing Hegseth and praised the former Fox News host:
Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe. He was a great student — Princeton/Harvard educated — with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!
Trump’s public show of support for his defense secretary pick comes as Hegseth, a former Fox News host, works overtime to lobby Republican senators for their backing. Hegseth, who has denied he has a drinking problem, has gone so far as to promise that he won’t drink alcohol if confirmed to the position, according to Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri.








