US Senate narrowly approves Trump's Pentagon nominee
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 22:52

US senators narrowly supported the appointment of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary in a procedural vote on Thursday, 23 January.
Source: European Pravda, citing Axios
Details: Hegseth received the backing of 51 senators, with 49 voting against.
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The Democrats, who unanimously opposed Trump’s nominee, were joined by two moderate Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins.
Senators may still change their stance during the final roll-call vote on Hegseth’s confirmation, scheduled for Friday, 24 January.
In contrast, another nominee in Trump’s administration, Secretary of State Marco Rubio – formerly a senator from Florida – received unanimous support from his Senate colleagues.
Background:
- Pete Hegseth, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and Fox News host, has been surrounded by controversy from the outset.
- Hegseth has faced allegations of sexual harassment, excessive alcohol use and financial misconduct. He has denied these accusations, while Trump has publicly defended him.
- During prior Senate hearings, Hegseth stated that the incoming administration understands the nature of the full-scale war in Ukraine and supports its swift resolution.
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