President-elect says embattled defense secretary nominee ‘is doing very well’ and announces new role of ‘White House AI and crypto czar’Despite a steady drumbeat of media reports revealing instance of troubling behavior by Pete Hegseth, the Guardian’s Hugo Lowell reports that aides to Donald Trump believe he still has a path to confirmation:Donald Trump’s aides working on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary have told the Trump transition team they haven’t yet counted three Republican senators as being categorically opposed to his confirmation, according to two people familiar with the matter.Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe. He was a great student – Princeton/Harvard educated – with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!Led by President Trump, we’re fighting for Pete Hegseth. And we’re doing so because Pete Hegseth wil fight for our troops.For too long, the Pentagon has been led by people who lose wars. Pete Hegseth is a man who fought in those wars.Thank you Mr. President. Like you, we will never back down. Continue reading…
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Author : Chris Stein in Washington
Publish date : 2024-12-06 14:32:21
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