The article discusses the lack of opposition from Republican senators to the nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite new allegations of excessive drinking and abusive behavior. Historical context is drawn from the nomination of John Tower in 1989, emphasizing that party loyalty and the fear of President Trump are significant factors influencing the senators' decisions. Although Hegseth has denied all allegations, the article suggests that culture and pressures from the MAGA movement also play a role in this loyalty, potentially leading to a lack of opposition.
Only one Republican senator, Kansas' Nancy Kassebaum, voted against Tower, who went down in defeat, 47-53. Party loyalty muted dissent amid serious allegations.
Hegseth has denied the claims of drinking and abusive behavior but faces a concerning mix of party loyalty, fear of Trump, and mob-like pressures.
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