Can Pete Hegseth’s nomination survive? : Consider This from NPR
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, arrives for a meeting with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) at the Capitol on Dec. 4, in Washington, DC.
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At the time we publish this episode, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, is struggling to hold onto his nomination.
There’s an ever growing list of accusations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and financial misconduct.
The former Fox and Friends weekend host has spent Wednesday meeting with Senators and doing interviews trying to control the damage.
Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense hangs in the balance…will he survive?
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This episode was produced by Brianna Scott and Jordan-Marie Smith. It was edited by Courtney Dorning and Kelsey Snell. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
