Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth

Ellen Mitchell

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10.12.2024

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Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth

The incoming Trump administration is stepping up its full court press on senators to approve Pete Hegseth's nomination to be Defense secretary.

The week started out with news that a group previously backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk will run an advertisement pressuring senators to support President-elect Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief.

The ad, from conservative group Building America’s Future, is set to air on national television and will have a particular focus on Iowa via digital platforms.

Trump and his allies are trying desperately to revive Hegseth's nomination, which is in serious trouble in the wake of recent revelations of alleged alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct in his past.

Among the senators coming under intense pressure to support Hegseth include Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who on Monday said she........

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