Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Faces Challenges Amid Abuse Allegations

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Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Faces Challenges Amid Abuse Allegations
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Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is on track to be confirmed, but faces an uphill climb amid new abuse allegations, allegations that Hegseth denies. The news comes as Trump continues to dismantle DEI initiatives and appoint allies to key positions.

Snitches get riches: Trump destroys DEI as Project 2025 plot to give allies jobs, expert says‘No respect’: Trump defense secretary pick Hegseth faces THIS challenge if confirmed, veteran saysBack the blue? Officers assaulted on Jan.

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