Trump supports Pete Hegset as head of the Pentagon
Kyiv • UNN
44-year-old veteran Pete Hegset received Trump's support in the fight for the post of head of the US Department of Defense.
Trump supported Pentagon candidate Pete Hegset amid political challenges. This is reported by Reuters, reports UNN.
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US President-elect Trump reiterated his support for Pentagon candidate Pete Hegset, highlighting his "charisma", Ivy League education, and ability to manage responsible tasks.
Pete Hegset, a 44-year-old veteran of the Army National Guard, continues to actively fight for the post of head of the US Department of Defense. He has met with a significant number of senators over the past week, as some key lawmakers have yet to express their support.
This support by Trump adds extra weight to Hegset, but internal party contradictions and resistance in Congress may create additional challenges on the way to candidate approval.