In Washington D.C‚ Pete Hegsethʼs nomination for Pentagon leadership position got stuck in a tricky spot: senators raised questions about his background (which made things complicated for the confirmation process). The Trump team — dealing with mounting pressure — started to check-out other possible picks.
Ron DeSantis‚ Floridaʼs well-known governor became one of the top back-up choices; the transition team didnt waste time exploring alternatives. A source close to the process said theyʼre taking a real hard look at different candidates now
The whole situation turned into a real head-scratcher — Senate members got some concerning info about Hegseth that needed checking. The transition team seemed extra-careful about picking someone who could get through the Senateʼs approval process without too much trouble. Its clear they want to avoid any last-minute surprises that might slow things down