Support for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
Republican likely voters support Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense despite smear campaign. Poll shows favorable ratings among all likely voters and strong support among Republicans.
Key Points
- Poll shows 36% favorable, 27% unfavorable view of Hegseth
- 40% of all polled support Hegseth's confirmation
- 68% of Republican voters want Hegseth confirmed
Pros
- Strong support among Republican likely voters
- Favorable ratings for Hegseth among all likely voters
Cons
- Facing a coordinated smear campaign by Democrats and media