Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis as defense secretary pick: report
December 4, 2024
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2:05Now PlayingTrump considers replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis as defense secretary pick: report
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as posted by the channelPresident-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth, his controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, with one-time 2024 rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, people familiar with the discussions told the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. NY Post reporter Taylor Knight shares this story.
The move comes as Hegseth, a 44-year-old Army veteran and former Fox News personality, faces increasing scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
The defense secretary post requires Senate confirmation and Hegseth faces an increasingly uphill battle to win over GOP members with concerns about his past.
As many as six Senate Republicans have expressed reservations about confirming Hegseth for the top Pentagon role, according to NBC News.
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