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Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis

Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida

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  1. WMUR

    Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources (opens WMUR)

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    The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure.

  2. Forbes

    Here’s Who Could Replace Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary Pick—As Trump Reportedly Weighs Alternatives (opens Forbes)

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    Trump is reportedly weighing backup options—including his ex-rival Ron DeSantis—as Pete Hegseth faces a tough Senate confirmation battle.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The Trump transition team was increasingly concerned about Pete Hegseth’s path to Senate confirmation, a person familiar with the matter said.

  4. NBC News

    Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled secretary of defense pick, with Ron DeSantis (opens NBC News)

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    President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing embattled defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    As many as six GOP senators are not currently comfortable supporting Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, sources told NBC News.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Donald Trump is reportedly considering Ron DeSantis for defense secretary as his support for Pete Hegseth falters (opens The Boston Globe)

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    President-elect Donald Trump’s support for Pete Hegseth is reportedly wobbling after a crush of controversy over a rape allegation and a 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward women.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Trump considering DeSantis as defense secretary: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis as his defense secretary nominee.

  8. FOX 35 Orlando

    Trump considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary: WSJ report (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

  9. FOX 4 Dallas

    Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis? (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

  10. WHDH Boston

    Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators amid rising questions about

  11. KSDK

    Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate (opens KSDK)

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    Hegseth is running into questions amid a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied, and other emerging reports about his work conduct and history.

  12. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump considers DeSantis for defense secretary as support for Hegseth falters | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    President-elect Donald Trump’s support for Pete Hegseth, whom he announced as his pick for defense secretary shortly after Election Day, is wobbling after a crush of controversy over a rape allegation and a 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward women.

  13. ABC 30 Fresno

    Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential Trump defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out: Sources (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Trump could nominate Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty or Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as defense secretary.

  14. FOX 13 Tampa

    Trump considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, reports say (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

  15. Breitbart News

    Pete Hegseth Fights Back: Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Refuses to Cave to Establishment Media Smear Campaign (opens Breitbart News)

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    President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth is on Capitol Hill for a third day in a row this week to meet with senators, amid a seeming coordinated smear campaign by his critics and the establishment media.

  16. WSVN Miami

    Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators

  17. KTVB Boise

    Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over a series of allegations (opens KTVB Boise)

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    The Trump transition team is growing concerned about Hegseth's path to confirmation and was actively looking at potential replacements, a source said.

  18. The Hill

    Trump mulls alternatives, including DeSantis, as Hegseth nod teeters (opens The Hill)

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    President-elect Trump is weighing his options for Defense secretary as Pete Hegseth’s nomination teeters amid criticism from some Republicans about misconduct allegations. A source confirmed to The Hill that Trump is considering potential alternatives, which include Florida Gov.

  19. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Trump considering replacing Minnesota’s Pete Hegseth as defense pick (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    President-elect Donald Trump looks to be having second thoughts about naming Minnesota native Pete Hegseth as defense secretary and may turn to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the role, according to multiple reports.

  20. New York Times

    Hegseth’s Support With Trump Teeters as He Faces a Series of Critical Tests (opens New York Times)

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    President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to become defense secretary will meet with senators and appear on television as accusations of past misconduct threaten his nomination.

  21. WSVN Miami

    WSJ: Trump considering DeSantis as defense secretary pick if Pete Hegseth steps aside - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump is considering a possible Florida replacement for his defense secretary nominee, Pete

  22. The Guardian

    Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense should alarm all of us | Moira Donegan (opens The Guardian)

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    Pete Hegseth, who has been accused of drunken, irresponsible and predatory behavior, would be in charge of the world’s most powerful military

  23. Boston

    Trump considers DeSantis for defense secretary as his support for Hegseth falters (opens Boston)

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    President-elect Donald Trump’s support for Pete Hegseth, whom he announced as his nominee for defense secretary shortly after Election Day, is wobbling after a crush of controversy over a rape allegation and a 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of a pattern of abuse toward women.

  24. Forbes

    Trump Reportedly Considering Ron DeSantis For Defense Secretary—Amid Concerns About Hegseth’s Confirmation Chances (opens Forbes)

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    President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a potential defense secretary nominee, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

  25. CBS News

    Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary post, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.

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