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12:30 Report — Trump shifts gears to get team in place
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⚙️ Shifting Strategy
Trump team takes new tact:
© Greg Nash, The Hill
Over the last few weeks, President-elect Trump’s Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth has been courting senators of both parties, trying to keep his nomination afloat despite allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking.
While his confirmation is not guaranteed, Hegseth appears to be on better footing now thanks to a broad effort by Trump's team to save his nomination.
Vice President-elect JD Vance has been hammering away behind the scenes, meeting with lawmakers and making the case for Hegseth. Combine that with conservative media figures and outlets pushing for him on their platforms — and pressing senators like Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to back him — and Hegseth has gotten a nice boost.
After senators tanked Trump’s pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), due to questions over an ethics probe, Trump and his inner circle worried other picks could also be jeapordized, The Hill’s Brett Samuels reports.
“Allies of the president-elect described his decision to double down on Hegseth partly as a result of his nominee’s decision to fight for himself," Samuels wrote, noting one Trump ally said the president-elect was "happy with what he saw."
“I think the other thing they realize is, let’s say he dumps Hegseth. What are they gonna do next? They’re going to go after Tulsi [Gabbard] and RFK Jr.,” one Republican strategist with ties to Trump’s team told The Hill.
Where does Hegseth’s nomination stand?: Now, his path appears less arduous, with more lawmakers indicating support.
SPEAKING OF TULSI GABBARD
Gabbard, on the other hand, is facing a steeper climb to confirmation, The Hill’s Alex Gangitano and Al Weaver report.
........© The Hill
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