Mitch Moconel (Republican Party, Kentucky, Kentucky) was one of the three Republican lawmakers who voted against Pete Hegousz, who had a small margin with the Secretary of Defense in Trump's new Trump administration.
Other Republican “opposition” votes are from moderate, Lisa Marcausky (Republican Alaska) and Susan Collins (Republican Mainand), and Vice President JD Bance defeated a fifty -fifth draw. President Donald Trump has to approve the choice of the Pentagon Top.
“The most influential ministers in every administration are the Secretary of Defense,” Macernell wrote and explained the opposition to Hesces. “This position has become even more important since World War II, facing the most serious threat to US national security profits.”
He said, “The major enemy nations are working closely all over the world to impair the interests of the United States.” “And in consideration of the risks of simultaneous challenges from other enemies, especially Iran and North Korea, the US military and industrial ability suppresses large -scale conflicts with China and Russia, It is more and more insufficient to win.
It has been confirmed that Pete Hegses will be the top of the Pentagon after Vice President Bance voted.
Senator Mitch Makonel (Republican, Kentucky) answers reporters' questions at a press conference after the Washington DC Federal Congress Hall on November 19, 2024 at the Washington DC Council. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Image)
Former FOX News, Hesces, questioned before he recognized his unfaithful, sexual assault, excessive drinking allegations, his previous remarks, and alleged his leadership. I was facing.
Hegousz, who married three times, admits that he was a “continuous scammer” before becoming a Christian and married his current wife Jenny. He also stated that he was initially opposed to women's battle, but later stated that it was only opposed to women's combat standards different from men. Hegoses further denied the alleged sexual assault and said he would ban as the Secretary of Defense.
“Dusted in the boots” mentioned in Hescess's military service, “I can't even separate this candidate from multiple predecessors in the past 10 years, and that is a prerequisite for success. Nevertheless, the Secretary, who spent his outstanding fighting experience and trenches, failed in the presidential election. work. “”
According to the House of Representatives, “Effective management of nearly 3 million soldiers and civilian, annual budgets that are nearly $ 1 trillion, alliance and partnerships around the world, are a surprising result for the safety and global interests of the United States. It is a trial. ” 。 “Hegoses has not yet proven to pass this trial, but if he takes office, the effect of failure will be as big as ever.”
Republican Party Mukowski, President Trump, does not support Hegoses's Defense Secretary.
Pete Hesthes testified at the Senate Military Approval Hearing Session held on January 14, 2025 at the Washington DC Parliamentary Hall (Andrew Harnik/Getty Image)
Mr. Macer Nel said that Hesthes was a testimony of the military committee that “the United States is facing a systematic invasion by an enemy who is trying to break the order to support the safety and prosperity of the United States.” I haven't done it. “
“It is no surprise that President Trump has called NATO Allies to increase collective defense spending, but candidates who would have led the initiative to the Biden administration's budget request. We will not even promise to expand US defense investment beyond the set low standards, “said Macernel.
The House of Representatives also lacked “a substantial view of how to protect Taiwan and the Philippines from the Chinese attack, or whether the United States should do so.” I also said. Macer Nel said Hesces has not been able to clarify the “strategic vision for dealing with the most important long -term threats” emitted from China in detail.
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Pete Hesthes, who had been approved at the Senate and military committee at the Washington Diet Hall. (AP photo/Ben Curtis)
Macernell also pointed out that the “real discussion” of “deep alliance and our own widespread defense industries to compete against hostile cooperation” is lacking.
“Of course, this is due to the change,” said Makonel. “As the 29th Defense Secretary, Hegouses will be immediately exposed to a trial by the current ongoing dispute caused by the terrorist attacks of Iranian support in Europe and the Iranian support in the Middle East. He has no intervening. Will have to work on the unfinished 25 -year expenditure process. ” – There is a danger of further impairing our army's immediate response. “
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“No matter what you think, brave young men and women understand that the army is talented and enlistes.” “This valuable trust will survive as long as the legal civilian leader should be a fire wall between soldiers and politics. The recovery is not what can be obtained by replacing a pair of cultural warriors. ” “
