Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth receives strong support amidst smear campaign
Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth receives strong support from President-elect Donald Trump, Trump's son, and colleagues amid a smear campaign based on anonymous allegations from 10 years ago.
Key Points
- President-elect Trump fully supports Hegseth
- Hegseth's meetings with senators were constructive
- Support from Trump's son and colleagues at Fox News
Pros
- Strong support from President-elect Donald Trump
- Support from Trump's eldest son and colleagues at Fox News
- Public defense against anonymous allegations
Cons
- Facing a smear campaign based on unverified allegations from 10 years ago