Trump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview
President-elect Donald Trump responded to questions about his secretary of defense nominee in an interview with "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker.

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3 developments- Dec 3, 2024Pete Hegseth's drinking worried colleagues at Fox News, sources tell NBC News
- Dec 4, 2024GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking
- Dec 7, 2024Trump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview
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