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From Breitbart: Democrats are likely to delay the confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth until after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, leaving the Pentagon without a confirmed leader, according to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS).
Wicker told Politico Thursday that although Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed as defense secretary, Democrats are likely to drag it out as long as possible, until as late as Thursday.
“I expect our Democratic friends will delay it to the extent to which they are free to do under the rules. Wednesday, Thursday perhaps,” Wicker told the outlet.
“This is not something that needs to drag out,” he added. “He’s got the votes.”
On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sneered, “Pete Hegseth is woefully unfit and unqualified for the job of Secretary of Defense.”
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) fired back, “Pete Hegseth is a decorated combat veteran nominated by your 47th President, who earned the most votes of any Republican in history. Try again.”
Pete Hegseth is a decorated combat veteran nominated by your 47th President, who earned the most votes of any Republican in history. Try again. https://t.co/36sDJRHXvs
— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) January 16, 2025
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) released the following statement Friday, “The President’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Mr. Hegseth, has impressive academic qualifications, conducted himself very well in the Senate Armed Services hearing, and has a commendable record of service in uniform. He assured me he will surround himself with a strong support team. I will vote for his confirmation.”
Cassidy Announces He Will Vote for President Trump’s Defense Pick
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement announcing he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to serve as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense.
“The President’s pick for…
— U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) January 17, 2025
Hegseth has the votes to become SecDef. https://t.co/1gUDFQ6xPv
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) January 16, 2025
DANGEROUS: Leftist Senate Democrats will risk national security and delay final Senate will vote on @PeteHegseth confirmation. https://t.co/GhrKwmqdwm via @politico
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) January 17, 2025
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