Pete Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers Ron DeSantis
A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation.
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6 viewpointsHegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
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7 viewpointsPete Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers Ron DeSantis
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