Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing on the Senate Armed Services Committee “couldn't have gone any better,” new Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) tells Breitbart News in an exclusive interview. . While Democrats were unable to land a blow against President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Hegseth deftly weathered attempts to provoke an emotional response. “Democrats […]
Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways
President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, emerged largely unscathed from his sometimes acrimonious confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Democrats on the committee cited Mr. Hegseth's lack of experience leading a large and complex agency like the Department of Defense, allegations about his treatment of women and excessive drinking, […]
‘It’s Weakening Our Military’: Marine Vet Defends Hegseth, Says Military’s Push For Diversity Undermines Recruitment
A Marine Corps veteran appeared on Newsmax on Tuesday to defend Pete Hegseth and voice concerns about the impact diversity efforts will have on military recruitment and standards. Jessica Quezada, from her extensive experience overseeing recruitment in Orange County, California, said there is a growing trend to prioritize diversity quotas in military recruitment policy. Monaka […]
Ernst will vote for Hegseth, handing Trump big win
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and an advocate for female combatants, announced Tuesday that she will vote for President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Ernst said he supports Hegseth after watching Tuesday's lengthy confirmation hearing. There, Democrats accused Hegseth of inexperience, extramarital affairs, and […]
Fox News Politics: Hegseth on Defense
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter. Get the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and other Fox News politics content. what's happening here… – Republican senator flips Democrats' script with 'hypocritical' accusation against Hegseth: “It's so ridiculous.” –massy Mr Johnson was removed from a powerful House of Commons committee after voting against […]
CNN analyst praises Pete Hegseth for dodging Dem ‘mudslinging’
CNN's conservative commentator Scott Jennings gloated about the performance of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's confirmation hearing, where he faced a barrage of Democratic slings and arrows. “Long story short, I think Pete Hegseth kicked their butts today. I mean, it wasn't even close. They didn't put any gloves on Hegseth. Make no […]
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty
Fox's first appearance: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) formally endorsed Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense on Tuesday night, despite initially expressing some uncertainty after their first meeting. . “After four years of weakness in the White House, the American people deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,” Ernst told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. […]
‘Clear vision’: Conservatives rally around Hegseth after ‘crushing’ fiery confirmation hearing
A flood of reactions social media Elsewhere, defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was shot by Democrats at the Capitol after a tense confirmation hearing that often turned personal. “Pete Hegseth is crushing it,” former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer Posted in X. “It's refreshing to hear someone focus so relentlessly on warriors and lethality […]
Hegseth Demolishes Democrat Hirono for Attack Citing Debunked Anonymous Reports
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, went on record shortly after Sen. Maisie Hirono (D-HI) thoroughly refuted an anonymous report that claimed she drank alcohol while on duty at Fox News. Established. Mr. Hirono used time during Mr. Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee to promote anonymous reporting, […]
Hegseth Gets Best of Warren During Exchange
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) put her foot in her mouth in an attempt to attack Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth has criticized military generals for entering the lucrative defense industry to make money from their military service. Warren tried to make Hegseth look hypocritical by saying he had […]