Trump expresses confidence in Hegseth and says he can be confirmed to lead Pentagon
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President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he has confidence in Pete Hegseth, even as he acknowledged “people were a little bit concerned” about his pick to lead the Pentagon amid a series of allegations related to drinking and sexual misconduct.
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he has confidence in Pete Hegseth, even as he acknowledged “people were a little bit concerned” about his pick to lead the Pentagon amid a series of allegations related to drinking and sexual misconduct. “Looks like Pete is doing well now. I mean, people were a little bit concerned,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker in an interview at Trump Tower. “He’s a young guy with a tremendous track record. Actually, went to Princeton and went to Harvard. He was a good student at both, but he loves the military, and I think people are starting to see it. So, we’ll be working on his nomination, along with a lot of others.” Asked whether he has confidence in Hegseth’s chances of being confirmed, Trump said, “Yes, I do, I really do.” But while Trump said he’s spoken with senators about Hegseth – who, he said, have called him “fantastic” – the president-elect said he has not gotten any assurances from senators that he’ll earn confirmation. The comments from the president-elect marked the latest public praise for his embattled choice for secretary of defense after days of support behind the scenes. Earlier in the day, Trump said that Hegseth “is doing very well” in a post on social media. “His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “He was a great student - Princeton/Harvard educated - with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!”
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