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Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and Ron DeSantis

Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled defense secretary pick, with Ron DeSantis

Trump's choice of Hegseth is in jeopardy because of allegations of drinking and reports about his treatment of women.

USA TODAY on MSN · 6h

Trump considering DeSantis to replace Hegseth for defense secretary post, reports say

Hegseth's chances of making it through U.S. Senate confirmation have been bogged down by revelations he was accused of sexual assault, which he denies and for which he has never faced charges, and by a whistleblower report first detailed by The New Yorker alleging he had been forced out of leadership roles with two nonprofit veterans groups for personal misconduct,

The New York Times · 5h

As Hegseth Vows to Fight, Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary

The president-elect appeared to be having serious conversations about picking Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida as Pete Hegseth, the current selection, dismissed the allegations against him.

Des Moines Register11h

Ron DeSantis would be crazy to accept Secretary of Defense position in Trump's cabinet

That’s the only explanation that makes sense in figuring out why DeSantis is said to be in talks with Trump to be Secretary ...

Chuck Todd: Pete Hegseth 'created his own problems' as Trump weighs other Defense picks

Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ...

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Trump's Pentagon nominee Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday said he is not backing ...

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