Senate Democrats are delaying the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, until after Trump's inauguration. This delay, driven by partisan politics and unsubstantiated attacks on Hegseth's character, will leave the Pentagon without a confirmed leader.
Senate Republicans are facing an uphill battle in confirming President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, as Democratic senators are poised to delay the process until after Trump's inauguration on Monday. This delay, according to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), will leave the Pentagon without a confirmed leader for an extended period.
Despite Hegseth securing bipartisan support at his nomination hearing on Tuesday, with even Republicans who initially expressed reservations, such as Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), ultimately endorsing him, Democrats have launched a concerted effort to stall the confirmation. They have levied attacks on Hegseth's character and resurrected unsubstantiated allegations against him, claiming he lacks the qualifications to lead the Department of Defense. Adding fuel to the fire, a recent Department of Defense Inspector General report revealed that outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin broke the law and jeopardized national security by undergoing hospitalization without informing President Joe Biden, the Commander-in-Chief. This breach of the chain of command occurred during ongoing military conflicts, raising further concerns about Austin's judgment. Wicker argued that Democrats are attempting to delay the confirmation process indefinitely, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who faced a humiliating setback during her attempt to discredit Hegseth, indicated that a swift confirmation vote was unlikely. This delay in confirming a new Defense Secretary comes at a critical juncture, leaving the Pentagon vulnerable and raising questions about the Biden administration's commitment to national security in the face of mounting global challenges
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