Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : As he made the rounds on Capitol Hill, Hegseth told reporters that he had received a fresh message of support from Trump.
47% : The Wall Street Journal, on Tuesday night, first reported that Trump was considering DeSantis.
35% : In an interview taped Wednesday for Megyn Kelly's SiriusXM satellite radio show, Hegseth said Trump told him he wanted a "warfighter" who would clean out the "woke crap."Citing his Capitol Hill meeting, Hegseth said, "No one has looked me in the eye and said, 'I have concerns.'"
33% : Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage.
28% : Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill and conducted a radio interview to deny allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, insisting he was "not backing down one bit" and that Trump was still backing him.
28% : Beyond DeSantis, there have also been discussions about shifting Michael Waltz, who was chosen by Trump for national security adviser, to the Defense Department, according to another person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.
25% : Three other people said DeSantis, who competed against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, was being discussed as an option if Hegseth's nomination does not move forward.

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