{"id":2390394,"date":"2025-01-15T02:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T07:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-key-republicans-announce-intentions-to-support-hegseth-nomination-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T02:49:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T07:49:29","slug":"two-key-republicans-announce-intentions-to-support-hegseth-nomination-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-key-republicans-announce-intentions-to-support-hegseth-nomination-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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\">24<\/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%2Ftwo-key-republicans-announce-intentions-to-support-hegseth-nomination-washington-examiner%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=2390394&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 the confirmation\u200b process for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s nominee for Secretary\u2063 of Defense. Following a contentious hearing, Hegseth\u200b gained support from two influential Republican senators.The piece highlights this growth in the context of his nomination and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-claims-biden-did-what-needed-to-be-done-with-migrant-surge\/\" title=\"Buttigieg supports Biden&#039;s actions on migrant surge.\">political dynamics surrounding<\/a> it. The \u200carticle outlines the confirmation process for Pete hegseth, who was nominated by President-elect\u200b Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Defense. It details\u2063 the contentious nature of the Senate hearing, where Hegseth faced tough questions regarding his qualifications \u2062and views on military policy.Despite \u2062the challenges, he secured backing from two prominent Republican senators, \u200dwhich could\u2064 substantially bolster his chances of confirmation. <\/p>\n<p>The support from these senators is framed within the broader political dynamics at play, emphasizing how party loyalty and alignment on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrats-approve-budget-resolution-all-republicans-vote-no\/\" title=\"Senate Democrats Approve Budget Resolution, All Republicans Vote No\">key issues<\/a> can influence the nomination\u200b process. The article likely delves into the implications of Hegseth&#8217;s potential leadership at the Department of Defense,considering his\u2063 past experiences and the priorities he may\u200b bring to the role in a Trump management. it captures \u2063the intricate interplay of politics and the confirmation process in\u200c a highly polarized environment.  <\/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\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1934903\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee for Secretary of Defense, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pete-hegseth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pete Hegseth<\/a>, received the support of two key Republican senators on Tuesday after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/public-support-for-bidens-gun-policies-dropping-in-recent-polls\/\" title=\"Public Support for Biden&#039;s Gun Policies Dropping in Recent Polls\">contentious confirmation hearing<\/a> in the Senate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/sen-joni-ernst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sen. Joni Ernst<\/a> (R-IA) and Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/lindsey-graham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lindsey Graham<\/a> (R-SC) announced their intentions to support Hegseth in the confirmation process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Previously, both had expressed slight hesitations in supporting Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. After the hearing on Tuesday, both senators released statements pledging their support. Their statements were highlighted in <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">separate communication messages distributed<\/a> by the Trump-Vance transition team.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,&rdquo; Ernst said. &ldquo;Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role, and after our conversations, hearing from Iowans, and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump&rsquo;s pick for Secretary of Defense.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Ernst was reportedly skeptical after Trump first announced Hegseth&rsquo;s nomination in November. She initially said the former Fox News host would have &ldquo;his work cut out for him&rdquo; to get the Senate&rsquo;s approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He was adequately able to answer all of my questions, he pointed out the woke issues at the Pentagon, and I think we&rsquo;re at a point where now we can start moving forward,&rdquo; Ernst <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2025\/01\/14\/joni-ernst-pete-hegseth-defense-secretary\/77703982007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> in an interview with radio host Simon Conway.<\/p>\n<p>In her statement, the senator from Iowa expressed her desire to work with Hegseth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As I serve on the Armed Services Committee, I will work with Pete to create the most lethal fighting force and hold him to his commitments of auditing the Pentagon, ensuring opportunity for women in combat while maintaining high standards, and selecting a senior official to address and prevent sexual assault in the ranks,&rdquo; Ernst said.<\/p>\n<p>Graham echoed Ernst&rsquo;s sentiments and applauded Hegseth&rsquo;s answers before the committee during the hearing. He was impressed by Hegseth&rsquo;s preparation and said he believed he was on the way to being confirmed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pete did a very good job answering difficult questions at today&rsquo;s hearing while laying out a vision to reform the Pentagon and to be the warfighters&rsquo; biggest champion,&rdquo; Graham <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lgraham.senate.gov\/public\/index.cfm\/press-releases?ID=F6A6DD80-4E04-4D70-ABF2-BB5FA2D73226&amp;_nlid=sncpzkaSeS&amp;_nhids=Y28PTAZZx1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> in a statement. &ldquo;Democratic attacks were overly personal and fell flat. It was clear Pete was more prepared for the hearing than my Democratic colleagues.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With today&rsquo;s performance, I believe Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s path to confirmation has been assured,&rdquo; Graham added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1934903\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1934903\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two Republican senators back Hegseth&#8217;s nomination for Defense Secretary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2390395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2193880188.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45173,9134,32603,3756,32076],"class_list":["post-2390394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-hegseth","tag-nomination","tag-political-news","tag-republicans","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-2193880188.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2390394"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2390398,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390394\/revisions\/2390398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2390395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2390394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2390394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2390394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}