Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, faces a tight Senate vote after a historic lack of bipartisan support. Known for his combat experience and Fox News background, he was advanced by a narrow 51-49 vote amidst multiple allegations of personal misconduct. Concerns regarding his character and management experience have led to rare opposition from two Republican senators. If he loses one more Republican vote, his confirmation will fail, posing a significant challenge for President Trump's administration.
Defense secretaries have historically been consensus nominees, and senators have typically provided strong backing in a demonstration of U.S. governmental unity on national security issues.
Mr. Hegseth can afford to lose just one more Republican in the Friday-night vote and still be confirmed.
Concerns about Mr. Hegseth's character and reports of excessive drinking... exacted a deep toll in both parties.
If more than one votes against him, Mr. Hegseth would be rejected. That would be a stinging early defeat for President Trump.
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