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Trump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview

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Newest development Dec 7, 2024 · 3 reportsTrump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview

President-elect Donald Trump responded to questions about his secretary of defense nominee in an interview with "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker.

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  1. GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking

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    Trump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Pete Hegseth's drinking worried colleagues at Fox News, sources tell NBC News (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, drank in ways that concerned his colleagues at Fox News, sources told NBC News.

  2. The Hill

    GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done so excessively.

  3. Forbes

    Hegseth Cabinet Nomination: Hegseth Says He Would Stop Drinking If Confirmed (opens Forbes)

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    Hegseth told Megyn Kelly he thinks the allegations against him are part of a smear campaign by his opponents and are a "ridiculous narrative."

  4. Deadline

    Pete Hegseth “Does Not Have A Drinking Problem,” Donald Trump Tells ‘Meet The Press’, Says Defense Secretary Nominee Will Be Confirmed (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The former & future POTUS back his troubled Defense Secretary nominee as Senators still seem to be leaning towards a failed confirmation

  5. Newsweek

    Trump dismisses reported Hegseth drinking problems in new interview (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump responded to questions about his secretary of defense nominee in an interview with "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker.

  6. Salon

    "He does not have a drinking problem": Trump defends "smart guy" Hegseth on "Meet the Press" (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker.

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