Republicans on Capitol Hill believe that Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of Defense is unlikely to succeed, despite his insistence that he is staying put. It is rumored that there are seven or eight Republican senators against his nomination, leading to the belief that his confirmation is not likely. President-elect Trump’s lack of action to support Hegseth, coupled with the suggestion of Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement nominee, further complicates the situation. DeSantis, a Navy judge advocate general, is seen as a more viable candidate for confirmation. The source of the DeSantis rumors is believed to be Mar-a-Lago, but it remains uncertain if a vote on the nomination will even take place. Concerns surrounding Hegseth’s past allegations of sexual assault and misconduct have caused hesitation among some Republican senators, with Senator Joni Ernst notably declining to express support for him. The FBI will conduct a background check on Hegseth, whose response to the allegations has been to claim a media-led smear campaign against him. Es un ataque de medios manufacturado por un libro de texto,” escribió en un Wall Street Journal op-ed.
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