Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed as Defense Secretary: CBS News
- New Senate Majority Leader John Thune told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, according to a report.
- Hegseth has faced smear campaigns, including accusations related to his tattoos and allegations of sexual assault, which he claims were consensual.
- The confirmation hearing for Hegseth is scheduled for January 14, as confirmed by Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
- Thune stated that while the nomination process has gone well, nominees still need to make their case in front of the committee.
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