In a recent confirmation vote, President Trump reacted to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's opposition to Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth faced serious allegations including domestic abuse and sexual assault, leading McConnell and two other GOP senators to vote against him. Despite McConnell's concerns about Hegseth's readiness for the Pentagon's responsibilities, Trump dismissed the importance of McConnell's no-vote, asserting that winning was the priority. This incident highlights tensions between Trump and McConnell amid significant pressures facing the Republican party during a turbulent legislative session.
Trump stated, "I didn't even know that, no. I don't know that. I just heard that. We won. Winning is what matters, right? Nobody cares what McConnell has to say!"
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