“The next Secretary of Defense is Pete Hegseth,” Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt declared, endorsing the veteran commentator for the role and criticizing Republicans for his strong support for President-elect Donald Trump's policies and Cabinet members. I reaffirmed my confidence in the selection of personnel. Colleagues criticized Trump for “undermining” his vision and denying speculation about his candidacy.
Appeared on FOX News barney & company On Friday, Wesley Hunt, a former Army captain known for his military record and staunch conservative values, addressed speculation that he could be nominated to be secretary of defense under a future Trump administration.
Congressman Hunt, who was one of the first members of Congress to support Trump's re-election two years ago, said in a conversation with host Stuart Barney that Trump is not campaigning for re-election. Instead, he said he fully supported former Fox News host Pete Hegseth. and a National Guard veteran whom President Trump nominated as Secretary of Defense.
“Well, let me just say this: Pete Hegseth will be the next Secretary of Defense,” the Texas Republican said, emphasizing his personal ties and collaboration with the military. fox news anchor.
He went on to reiterate his loyalty to the president-elect, saying President Trump's leadership is the foundation for Republican control of the Senate, House and White House.
“The reason we have a Senate, the reason we have a presidency, the reason we have a House of Representatives is because of President Trump. We have to trust his choices,” he argued. .
“And I'm confident that Pete Hegseth will be the next Secretary of Defense,” he added.
Congressman Hunt dismissed the idea of personal ambition for the role, emphasizing his determination to support President-elect Trump's choice.
“I'm not running a shadow campaign to get this job like some of my colleagues are,” he said. “In fact, on the contrary, I want to support President Trump's choice and whoever he chooses, whether it's Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, Vivec or Elon. , I want to make sure that this is what the American people want from President Trump.'' And I fully support that.'' ”
In an exclusive statement to Breitbart News, Congressman Hunt urged unity within the Republican Party and emphasized the importance of rallying behind President Trump's nominees.
“It is essential that we come together to support.” [Trump’s] “We will ensure that the nominee is endorsed and approved quickly,” he said, crediting the party's success to Trump's “leadership and vision.”
“This includes securing Pete Hegseth to be President Trump's next Secretary of Defense,” he added.
He repeated similar messages on social media. “To those who would seek to usurp Trump's policies, let me kindly remind you: We have the Senate, the House, and the White House because of President Trump.”
Hunt's comments come after President-elect Trump recently publicly supported Hegseth. make a call He is a “winner” with strong support from the grassroots.
“Pete Hegseth is in great spirits,” he wrote. “His support is strong and deep. Much stronger than the fake news would have you believe.”
President Trump also praised Hegseth's character and work history, and expressed his support for his candidacy.
“He was a brilliant Princeton/Harvard educated student with a military mindset,” he writes. “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!!!”
Mr. Trump's unwavering defense of Mr. Hegseth, who has aggressively appealed for the Senate's support, underscores Mr. Trump's determination to keep Mr. Hegseth in the Pentagon, and Mr. Hegseth has affirmed Mr. Trump's support. , was unwavering. He is expected to continue meeting with senators throughout December, and his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee is scheduled for early to mid-January.
Mr. Hunt, a native of Houston, Texas, served as a captain in the U.S. Army and was an Apache helicopter pilot during his military career. A graduate of West Point, Hunt later earned three advanced degrees from Cornell University. Since leaving active duty, he has become a prominent conservative voice and community leader.
Last week, in an interview, Breitbart News Daily, hunt proposed President Trump said he was selecting Cabinet members who would get the job done and advance his America First policies “immediately” and called his election victory the biggest reversal in the nation's history.
“President Trump has been given a mandate by the American people, and I trust him and I trust his decision-making ability,” the lawmaker said. Advance your America First agenda immediately. ”
Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @Joshua Klein.
