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Hegesth’s Nomination In Peril As Trump Team Mulls Backups

Hegesth’s Nomination In Peril As Trump Team Mulls Backups

Update: 2024-12-04
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Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department is in jeopardy amid questions from some key GOP senators over whether he’s fit for the job, forcing the president-elect’s team to maneuver behind the scenes to avoid a second Cabinet pick from collapsing amid a Republican revolt. No Republicans have said they will not support Hegseth, but even some of the GOP senators closest to Trump, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, are now wondering whether Hegseth can survive the tightrope walk to confirmation.

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Hegesth’s Nomination In Peril As Trump Team Mulls Backups

Hegesth’s Nomination In Peril As Trump Team Mulls Backups

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