Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as Secretary of Defense, despite facing allegations of sexual misconduct and substance abuse. The confirmation ended in a tie, leading Vice President JD Vance to cast the deciding vote. During his swearing-in, a reporter questioned Hegseth's trustworthiness among women in the military, but Vance intervened, asserting Hegseth's dedication to the armed forces. The nominal support highlighted party unity against the backdrop of serious past allegations that followed Hegseth during his nomination process.
Let me answer that for the new secretary. All people in our armed services should trust him because he looks out for them, and he's going to fight for them.
Throughout the nomination process, Hegseth faced allegations of sexual misconduct and substance abuse.
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