Pete Hegseth is scheduled to meet with President-elect Trump at Saturday's Army-Navy game, an adviser to Hegseth tells The Hill.
The president-elect was scheduled to attend the game in Landover, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.washington postIt was first reported that Hegseth, who was nominated by President Trump to be secretary of defense, would also attend and meet with President Trump.
Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer, is meeting with senators at the Capitol this week.
He has experienced a surprising turnaround in recent days in his efforts to persuade senators to support him to lead the Pentagon. Although his confirmation is not certain, he appears ready to receive a hearing and appears to be in a more stable position than he was late last week.
Hegseth's rise to prominence has been credited by Trump World to the efforts of Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, Hegseth and his team, and the power of the MAGA movement. Mr. Trump and his allies have decided to intensify their attacks on the shaken Republican senators.
Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking at a previous workplace. Although no Republican senators have publicly announced their opposition to Hegseth, much of the focus has been on Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), but Vance has spoken with Ernst and other senators. , urged Mr. Hegseth to be given a fair hearing.
