{"id":2379012,"date":"2024-12-11T15:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-hegseth-shows-reporters-a-patriotic-surprise-hidden-inside-his-suit-coat-as-he-meets-with-senators\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:58:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:58:00","slug":"pete-hegseth-shows-reporters-a-patriotic-surprise-hidden-inside-his-suit-coat-as-he-meets-with-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-hegseth-shows-reporters-a-patriotic-surprise-hidden-inside-his-suit-coat-as-he-meets-with-senators\/","title":{"rendered":"Pete Hegseth Shows Reporters a Patriotic Surprise Hidden Inside His Suit Coat as He Meets with Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpete-hegseth-shows-reporters-a-patriotic-surprise-hidden-inside-his-suit-coat-as-he-meets-with-senators%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2379012&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s nominee for Secretary\u2062 of Defense, who made a \u2062notable\u200d appearance on capitol Hill wearing a suit lined with the American\u200b flag. During a\u2063 meeting with senators, reporters questioned him\u2064 about his discussions with GOP\u2063 Senator Susan Collins, to which \u2063Hegseth\u2062 responded by showcasing \u2062the flag lining, expressing confidence in his appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth appears to be gaining support for his confirmation, with GOP Senator Joni ernst endorsing him following their meeting. Conversely, Senator Lisa Murkowski offered a more cautious \u2064endorsement after their conversation, indicating that she would wait for further developments, especially concerning ongoing FBI background checks due\u200b to allegations against Hegseth.<\/p>\n<p>The article reveals that Hegseth is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fani-williss-old-comments-come-back-to-haunt-her-amid-allegations-over-prosecutor-relationship\/\" title=\"Fani Willis faces backlash for past remarks amidst prosecutor relationship allegations\">facing scrutiny\u200b due<\/a> to \u2063unsubstantiated sexual assault allegations from 2017 adn issues related to his past conduct while working at Fox \u2064News. \u200dHe has asserted that the allegations were investigated\u2063 and cleared, maintaining his innocence.<\/p>\n<p>the piece addresses a controversy regarding his acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point, which was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-breaks-silence-on-7th-grandchild-tells-people-magazine-what-comes-next-with-navy-2\/\" title=\"Biden speaks up about 7th grandchild, reveals Navy plans to People Magazine.\">initially\u200c denied<\/a> by the academy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/actress-sarah-paulson-talks-finding-the-humanity-in-clinton-whistleblower-linda-tripp\/\" title=\"Actress Sarah Paulson Talks \u2018Finding The Humanity\u2019 In Clinton Whistleblower Linda Tripp\">public affairs office<\/a>.However, subsequent confirmations revealed\u2063 that Hegseth did indeed receive an offer of admission, highlighting the\u200c complexity surrounding his nomination and the \u200dpotential challenges \u200bhe may face in the confirmation process.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee for secretary of defense, wore a suit coat lined with the American flag while on Capitol Hill to meet with senators on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>As he was walking through a Senate office building hallway, a reporter called out to Hegseth, &ldquo;What do you hope to talk to Sen. [Susan] Collins about today?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is how we&rsquo;re feeling today, right here,&rdquo; Hegseth answered as he pulled his suit coat open to show the American flag.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Feeling great,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Pete Hegseth just revealed his American flag suit lining when asked by CNN reporter about his meetings with GOP Senators:<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is how we&rsquo;re feeling today. Right here.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&#127482;&#127480;&#127482;&#127480;&#127482;&#127480; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4IkoskVHi6\">pic.twitter.com\/4IkoskVHi6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WesternLensman\/status\/1866876288264442190?\">December 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Hegseth appears to be gaining momentum in his efforts to be confirmed as the next secretary of defense.<\/p>\n<p>GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-joni-ernst-announces-game-changing-decision-pete-hegseth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">positive statement<\/a> after meeting with the Army combat veteran Monday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-joni-ernst-announces-game-changing-decision-pete-hegseth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indicating<\/a> she would support him through the confirmation process.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska offered a less robust, &ldquo;I had a good exchange and we&rsquo;ll see what the process bears,&rdquo; after the two met Tuesday, <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/pete-hegseth-trumps-embattled-pentagon-pick-appears-gaining\/story?id=116639975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth characterized his Wednesday sit-down with Collins as &ldquo;a great meeting.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m certainly not going to assume anything about where the senator stands. This is a process that we respect and appreciate,&rdquo; Hegseth said regarding the Maine senator&rsquo;s support.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Aqu3U2MIMDk?si=IzUQOqtenFpuV3Iy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Collins told reporters that the two had a &ldquo;good, substantive discussion,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/pete-hegseth-high-stakes-meeting-key-republican-senator\/story?id=116675419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I asked virtually every question under the sun,&rdquo; she recounted. &ldquo;I pressed him on both his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I, obviously, always wait until we have an FBI background check, and one is underway in the case of Mr. Hegseth, and I wait to see the committee hearing before reaching a final decision,&rdquo; Collins said.<\/p>\n<p>Moderates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-fulfills-pledge-campaign-murkowski-alaska-voted-impeach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murkowski<\/a> and Collins are seen as potentially the <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/pete-hegseth-high-stakes-meeting-key-republican-senator\/story?id=116675419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most likely<\/a> among the GOP ranks to vote against the Trump nominee, particularly given the unsubstantiated allegation that Hegseth sexually assaulted a woman in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Murkowski <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murkowski.senate.gov\/press\/release\/senator-murkowski-speaks-on-supreme-court-nomination_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opposed<\/a> the appointment of now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a female in high school.<\/p>\n<p>Collins ultimately decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collins.senate.gov\/newsroom\/senator-collins-announces-she-will-vote-confirm-judge-kavanaugh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support<\/a> Kavanaugh&rsquo;s nomination, concluding that the four witnesses accuser Christine Blasey Ford named could not corroborate her story.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth said a 2017 sexual encounter with a woman at a California hotel was consensual. He noted police looked into the assault allegations and no charges were brought. &ldquo;The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,&rdquo; Hegseth told reporters last month, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/hegseth-assault-allegations-police-report-trump-e6ebec0a1a5c7fb51cb5e2198f5e12a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth has also been accused of drinking in excess at times while working as a television host at Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/morning-joe-issues-air-apology-fox-news-guest-gets-little-flippant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refuted<\/a> the allegation during an interview with Megyn Kelly earlier this month, arguing people should &ldquo;check the tape&rdquo; regarding whether he was ever drunk or hung over on air.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly noted, &ldquo;I did see every single member of &lsquo;Fox &amp; Friends&rsquo; &hellip; go on the air and say, &lsquo;This is BS.&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth further committed that if he should become secretary of defense, he would view it like a combat deployment and not drink at all while in office.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Hegseth preemptively shot down a story claiming he had falsely claimed in the past about being accepted to attend the United States Military Academy at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/west-point-changes-mission-statement-removing-values-duty-honor-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Point<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We understand that ProPublica (the Left Wing hack group) is planning to publish a knowingly false report that I was not accepted to West Point in 1999.<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s my letter of acceptance signed by West Point Superintendent, Lieutenant General Daniel Christman, US Army. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UOhOVZSfhJ\">pic.twitter.com\/UOhOVZSfhJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeteHegseth\/status\/1866833468589584625?\">December 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The veteran ultimately chose to attend Princeton University for undergraduate school, where he <a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Pete_Hegseth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earned<\/a> his Army commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Why did <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WestPoint_USMA?\">@WestPoint_USMA<\/a>&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">public affairs office deny<\/a> TWICE, on the record, that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeteHegseth?\">@PeteHegseth<\/a> applied and was accepted to the academy?<\/p>\n<p>This is shocking.<\/p>\n<p>West Point&rsquo;s leadership owes an explanation to not just Trump&rsquo;s nominee to be <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecDef?\">@SecDef<\/a>, but also the American people. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M5kkLzG02f\">https:\/\/t.co\/M5kkLzG02f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Senator Bill Hagerty (@SenatorHagerty) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenatorHagerty\/status\/1866881831464775922?\">December 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtontimes.com\/news\/2024\/dec\/11\/west-point-apologizes-administrative-error-claimin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Times<\/a> reported Wednesday that West Point confirmed Hegseth had been offered admission to the class of 2003 and acknowledged the school&rsquo;s public affairs office initially provided ProPublica &ldquo;an incorrect statement&rdquo; indicating he had not been accepted.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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While walking through a Senate office building, a reporter asked him about his discussion with Senator Susan Collins. Hegseth responded by opening his jacket to reveal the flag and stated, &#8220;This is how we\u2019re feeling today.&#8221; He expressed optimism about his confirmation process, receiving supportive remarks from GOP Senator Joni Ernst and a more cautious response from Senator Lisa Murkowski after their meetings. Collins described their conversation as &#8220;good&#8221; and emphasized her thorough questioning regarding military issues and allegations against him. She noted that she would wait for an FBI background check before making her final decision. Moderates like Murkowski and Collins are seen as potential dissenters among Republicans due to past allegations against Hegseth. He has denied these claims and asserted that he was cleared of any wrongdoing following investigations into the allegations. 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