Tag #Defense Secretary

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Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault and Drinking Allegations

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking; a 2017 sexual assault claim, investigated by police but resulting in no charges, will be released from a confidential settlement, and several GOP senators suppor...

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Ernst Meets Hegseth Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Senator Joni Ernst, a sexual assault survivor, met with Pete Hegseth, nominee for Secretary of Defense, amid allegations of sexual misconduct against Hegseth, leaving some questioning Ernst's support for him.

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Trump Mulls Replacing Hegseth as Defense Secretary Nominee Amid Misconduct Allegations

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, due to several misconduct allegations including sexual assault and excessive drinking; Hegseth denies the allegations, but three Republican votes against him could block his confirmation.

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Trump Mulls DeSantis for Defense Secretary, Replacing Embattled Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to replace embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, who faces multiple misconduct allegations; if confirmed, this would make Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez the state's first female governor.

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Fox News Employees Report Hegseth Alcohol Use, Raising Concerns for Defense Secretary Role

Multiple Fox News employees reported smelling alcohol on Pete Hegseth before his appearances and described him as hungover on set on over a dozen occasions; a whistleblower report details similar behavior at previous jobs, raising concerns about his fitness for the demanding role of Secretary of Def...

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Trump Mulls DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Controversy

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his embattled defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as several Republican senators have expressed concern over allegations against Hegseth.

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Trump Confident in Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Senatorial Reservations

Despite some Republican senators' reservations and allegations of a drinking problem, Donald Trump continues to support Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, citing positive feedback from other senators and emphasizing Hegseth's military background and education from Princeton and Harv...

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Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault Allegation

President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing a 2017 sexual assault allegation that resulted in a settlement and nondisclosure agreement; despite a police investigation, no charges were filed, and Hegseth denies the allegations.

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Hegseth Faces Multiple Allegations, Mother Defends Him on Fox News

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, is facing multiple allegations of misconduct; his mother publicly defended him on Fox News, while Trump considers replacing him with Ron DeSantis.

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Duckworth Condemns Hegseth Defense Nomination

Senator Tammy Duckworth strongly criticized President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense due to Hegseth's views on women in combat, lack of experience, and a past sexual assault allegation; a CBS News poll reveals 33% of Americans view Hegseth favorably for the positio...

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Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary Amid Hegseth Scandal

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his pick for defense secretary, potentially replacing Pete Hegseth, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and intoxication, jeopardizing his confirmation.

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Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Amidst Controversial Past and Confirmation Hearings

Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is facing intense scrutiny over past comments opposing women in combat roles and allegations of excessive drinking during his tenure at Concerned Veterans for America, despite his attempts to deflect and downplay the controversies while ...

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