Hegseth Says His Top Priority Is to Return the Pentagon to the War Fighters
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said in an interview Monday that President-elect Donald Trump's top priority for the Pentagon is to return the military to combat roles. asked on fox news Hannity Asked what his vision is for the Pentagon, Hegseth said: There is much work to be done. First of all, you salute the […]
Hegseth Tip of the Spear; ‘If He Gets Through, They All Get Through’
Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle predicted during an appearance on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast that if President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, passes, “everyone will pass.” triggereddescribes Hegses as the “tip of the spear.” Don Jr. asked Boyle to update listeners on the verification process. “It seems like people are returning […]
Ernst, Hegseth sidestep question of women in combat after meeting
Senator Joni Earnst (Republican Party, Ioiwa) and Senator Pete Hegousz ask if the former President Trump's person nominated for the Pentagon also should still be allowed to have women's battle mission. Is avoiding. Candidate tone. Hesthes said, “Hegouszes,” said Hescess, “A veteran, Ernst, who has met Hegoses many times in recent weeks, talks about this […]
Pete Hegseth responds to mother’s comments
Pete Hegseth responds to comments his mother has made about his past conduct. The Fox News host is meeting with senators … source
Trump’s Defense pick goes on offense as support grows for Hegseth confirmation
What a difference a week can make! As President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with more Republican senators, his once seemingly shaky nomination is now on firmer ground. It seems so. Although Mr. Hegseth's confirmation is still far from certain, President Trump's very public support, behind-the-scenes […]
Hegseth calls female service members 'some of our greatest warriors' after criticism
Secretary of Defense candidate Pete Hegseth appeared on Fox News' “Hannity” Monday night, retracting previous comments suggesting women shouldn't serve in combat roles, saying he doesn't believe women should serve in combat roles. praised. “Some of our greatest warriors are women who serve to protect this country and love our country and raise their right […]
DNC official Lindy Li says she encountered ‘fierce backlash, calls for removal over Hegseth remarks,
Prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) heavyweight Lindy Lee faces fierce backlash from DNC members after announcing her support for President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. I am doing it. She said her position had caught her off guard due to intense conflict within the party, with some calling for her to leave the […]
Hegseth Says He Had a ‘Great’ Meeting with Ernst, Her Support ‘Means a Lot’
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth spoke positively Monday night about his second meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and expressed support for her and the other senators responsible for confirming her appointment. He said he is working hard to win. . “It was a great meeting,” he said. said FOX NEWS MONDAY Hannityand said […]
Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec Newsletter {beacon} Defense &national security Defense &national security Full text Lawmakers face divisive battle over $884 billion defense bill Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive culture war amendments to the 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses America's core national security priorities. The $883.7 billion […]
Pete Hegseth says his comments on women in the military have been ‘misconstrued’ – vows to be ‘secretary for all our warriors’
Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth on Monday insisted his comments about women in the military have been “misunderstood” and vowed to be “Secretary for all warriors.” The 44-year-old Army veteran told Fox News host Sean Hannity: “I also want to take this opportunity to clarify my misunderstood comment, which is that I don't support women in […]