GOP Senator Ernst Declines to Support Hegseth, Leaving Embattled Nominee in Limbo
Posted on 12/05/2024
She says ‘thorough vetting process’ must continue for Hegseth
Defense pick making Capitol rounds to deny sexual misconduct
Senate Republican Joni Ernst , a combat veteran and rape survivor influential with GOP colleagues on military matters, pointedly declined to support Pete Hegseth ’s embattled defense secretary nomination, calling for further investigation of allegations against him.
Her comments, a day after a private meeting with Hegseth, show Donald Trump ’s defense secretary nominee unable to turn the tide of a rising storm of criticism. More allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and mismanagement of two veterans organizations are surfacing. And Trump has begun to examine alternative prospects.
Defense pick making Capitol rounds to deny sexual misconduct
Senate Republican Joni Ernst , a combat veteran and rape survivor influential with GOP colleagues on military matters, pointedly declined to support Pete Hegseth ’s embattled defense secretary nomination, calling for further investigation of allegations against him.
Her comments, a day after a private meeting with Hegseth, show Donald Trump ’s defense secretary nominee unable to turn the tide of a rising storm of criticism. More allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and mismanagement of two veterans organizations are surfacing. And Trump has begun to examine alternative prospects.
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