Top Pentagon nominee's Senate support remains unclear as confirmation looms
Former Trump defense secretary pick encounters roadblocks in Senate confirmation process. The nominee needs 50 votes while dealing with various personal-conduct accusations
Pete Hegsethʼs path to becoming defense secretary isnt looking smooth as he tries to get enough Senate votes. His meetings with law-makers on Capitol Hill (during the past week) didnt seem to boost his chances — he needs 50 supporters in the Republican-controlled Senate
The nominee deals with several un-confirmed claims:
- un-proper alcohol use
- inappropriate personal behavior
- money handling issues at veterans group
Hegseth strongly disagrees with all these statements; however his confirmation next month remains un-certain. The ex-military officer keeps meeting senators to explain his side of things — but getting enough yes-votes looks hard
While this situation develops Donald Trump moves forward with other picks for his team. In a side-note development‚ he chose David Perdue — who used to be Georgiaʼs senator — as the person whoʼll represent US interests in China
