Trump might swap Pentagon pick as nomination hits unexpected roadblock
Trumpʼs defense secretary nominee faces growing questions about personal history. Former presidential rival and ex-Navy officer might get surprise second look for top military post
Early december brought unexpected changes to Donald Trumpʼs cabinet-building plans - his pick for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth faces serious push-back from Capitol Hill (due to questions about his background and career choices)
The situation got more complex when Ron DeSantis name came up as possible replacement; the ex-Florida governor who ended his white house run this fall has some military background having worked in Navyʼs legal department back in mid-2000s
Recent weeks showed how quick things can change in Trumpʼs team-building process: the DEA top spot candidate Chad Chronister stepped away just yesterday; while few weeks back Matt Gaetz dropped his attorney general hopes after some old accusations came back
The whole process needs careful planning - whoever gets picked must win over Senate Republicans to get the job; its not a done deal yet though as sources say Trump might look at other options if the current nomination dont work out
Capitol Hill insiders point to an interesting twist — DeSantis was actually on the short-list before Hegseth got picked (which shows Trump-DeSantis relationship might be less rocky than many think)
