The 'cunning reason' JD Vance is desperately fighting for Pete Hegseth

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

79% : Trump continued his support online, sharing on Truth Social on Friday night he fully believes Hegseth is a 'winner'.'Pete Hegseth is doing very well.
71% : In his NBC interview, Trump maintained confidence in Hegseth's ability for the role.
55% : Trump was confident in his decision to pick Pete Hegseth as his Defense Secretary during an exclusive interview with 'Meet the Press' moderator, Kristen Welker'It looks like Pete is doing well now,' Trump told NBC News.
54% : Scaramucci believes Trump regained his esteem for former primary competitor DeSantis because he immediately endorsed after dropping out of the presidential race.
51% : Trump has reportedly been willing to call for a fresh start between the two biggest stars of American conservatism.
49% : JD Vance is fighting for his political future by lobbying to get Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed, according to ex-White House Press Chief Anthony Scaramucci.
49% : I've known him through Fox, but I've known him for a long time,' Trump said.
42% : 'But I've spoken to people that know him very well and they say he does not have a drinking problem,' Trump responded.
37% : JD Vance is fighting for his political future by lobbying to get Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed, according to ex-White House Press Chief Anthony ScaramucciHe declared the job of defense secretary to be 'more important' than that of the vice presidency, because the VP is 'not in a seat of influence' unless Trump vacates the office.
34% : He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill.
33% : Read More DeSantis could offer Trump a secret deal in exchange for replacing Pete Hegseth as Defense chiefA GOP source told The Bulwark: 'These discussions are real.
33% : I can't say it's definitely going to happen, but the governor is receptive and Trump is serious, too.'DailyMail.com has reached out to the Trump-Vance transition team for comment.
28% : Scaramucci - whose infamous 10-day tenure as press secretary in 2017 made him a household name - believes that its a matter of Vance protecting his status as Trump's heir apparent over Florida Governor Ron DeSantisDonald Trump expressed confidence in choosing Pete Hegseth as his Defense Secretary pick amid a long string of allegations regarding the former Fox News host's personal life resurfacedThe Florida governor and Trump have reportedly had one-on-one discussions about the move.
27% : The turmoil only worsened when a New York Times report published a 2018 email from Hegseth's mother calling her son an 'abuser of women.'However, on Sunday, Trump acknowledged he was aware of the drama that's surrounded Hegseth since he was put up for the role, but appeared unfazed by the critics.
27% : When Trump was asked if he had any concerns with Hegseth's struggle with alcohol - which Hegseth has since vowed to cut out if the nomination works out - his short answer was no.
18% : In recent weeks, rumors have flown that Trump wants to make a deal with DeSantis to take the job, which 'The Mooch' believes Vance wants stopped at all costs.
14% : Last week, it was revealed that Trump is actively negotiating to replace Hegseth with DeSantis as his pick to head Defense in exchange for Trump's daughter-in-law Lara getting Florida's open Senate seat.
11% : Trump talking to DeSantis while this is all going on is a sure sign that Trump doesn't think Pete is gonna make it.'The choice of former Fox News host Hegseth to lead the Defense Department is battling a tricky confirmation after past allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking resurfaced.
9% : 'I've heard... that Trump's ready to give up on [Hegseth], he's getting pushback from JD Vance, he's getting pushback from Susie Wiles,' he said on The Rest is Politics podcast.
9% : It would be another turn in the long-running intertwining of the political fortunes for Trump and DeSantis - who ran against Trump in the Republican Primary before dropping out.

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