President-elect Donald Trump is committed to his nominee for Secretary of Defense through an ongoing smear campaign by establishment media.
playing cards Posted Friday morning's Truth Social gave a strong defense of candidate Pete Hegseth as he continued to gain support in the Senate despite repeated attacks from years ago.
“Pete Hegseth is doing very well,” President Trump said. “His support is strong and deep. Much stronger than the fake news would have you believe.”
President Trump praised Hegseth's background and qualifications for the position, and made clear his support for his candidacy.
“He was a great student, educated at Princeton and Harvard, and had a military mindset,” he said. “He will be a great, energetic Secretary of Defense and someone who will lead with charisma and skill. Pete is a winner and there is nothing he can do to change that!!!”
On Thursday night, Trump posted an article on Truth Social condemning the Democratic Party's barrage of attacks on him.
President Trump's public defense of Hegseth, who continues to meet individually with the senators needed to secure his confirmation, indicates that Trump intends to keep him in the Pentagon. There is.
Mr. Hegseth has made it clear that he will not back down. He has repeatedly declared that Trump will continue to support his nomination.
Trump's post gives Hegseth new credibility.
candidate tweeted On Friday, he thanked Trump:
“Thank you, Mr. President,” he said. “Like you, we will never back down.”
Hegseth is expected to continue meeting with senators throughout December. His confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee is scheduled for early to mid-January.
Bradley Jay is Breitbart News' Capitol Hill correspondent. Follow him on X/Twitter. @BradleyAJay.
