President-elect Donald Trump is publicly doubling down on his support for his defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth even as he weighs potential alternatives for the job, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In a post on his social media site Truth Social on Friday, Trump insisted that Hegseth is "doing very well" in his push to win Senate confirmation for the top Pentagon job. Trump said his support for the Fox News host is stronger than media reports indicate despite growing scrutiny over Hegseth's past conduct, including allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual assault.
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