HEGSETH ON THE HILL: Defense Sec. Meets With Senators as Allegations Pile Up, Trump Says ‘Keep Fighting’
Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth is on the Hill this week meeting with Senators and making the case for his appointment to Trump’s Cabinet. Hegseth’s nomination faces an uphill climb as misconduct allegations and hit pieces pile up. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) says nothing will come of the allegations. “I’ve looked at all the personal stuff — and again, I’ve known him for a long time — and there’s not going to be anything to this at the end of the day,” Tuberville said. “He’s got great work ethic. He’s very, very smart. He understands the business side as well