Pete Hegseth has picked up one other key vote for affirmation as President-elect Trump‘s secretary of protection.
Sen. Invoice Cassidy, R-La., on Friday mentioned he’ll vote to verify Hegseth, an Military fight veteran whose nomination was underneath query due to his remarks questioning ladies’s roles within the army, sexual misconduct allegations, in addition to allegations that he drank alcohol whereas working earlier jobs.
Hegseth appeared earlier than the Senate Armed Companies Committee this week comparatively unscathed amid questions from lawmakers.
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President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth testifies throughout his Senate Armed Companies affirmation listening to on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14 in Washington, D.C. ( (Photograph by Andrew Harnik/Getty Photos))
“The President’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Mr. Hegseth, has impressive academic qualifications, conducted himself very well in the Senate Armed Services hearing, and has a commendable record of service in uniform. He assured me he will surround himself with a strong support team,” Cassidy mentioned in an announcement. “I will vote for his confirmation.”
Hegseth has seen a wave of assist from Republicans, together with Sen. Joni Ernst, of Iowa, who beforehand expressed considerations about his nomination.
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U.S. Sen. Invoice Cassidy, R-La., attends a press convention on the U.S. Capitol on Aug. 5, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Photos)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., mentioned Hegseth handed his affirmation listening to with “flying colors.”
“They tried to rattle him. They brought out all these anonymous allegations. He had an answer for every one of them,” Tuberville mentioned on the time.
Throughout his proceedings, protesters have been hauled out in zip ties after interrupting the listening to.
Democratic lawmakers additionally grilled Hegseth about his stance on ladies in fight roles, prompting him to push again that his argument associated to ladies serving within the army focuses on army requirements not eroding.
Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) (L) introduces U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth throughout his Senate Armed Companies affirmation listening to on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14, i Washington, D.C. (Getty Photos)
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“I would point out I’ve never disparaged women serving in the military,” he instructed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. “I respect every single female service member that has put on the uniform, past and present. My critiques, senator, recently and in the past, and from personal experience, have been instances where I’ve seen standards lowered.”
