‘Zero’ Senate GOPers privately oppose Pete Hegseth for defense pick as he vows to ‘never back down’
'...“For every anonymous ‘source’ making an unfounded claim about Hegseth, there are twice as many colleagues and former colleagues who are putting their names publicly on record to refute the defamatory, meritless slander,” another Senate Republican aide told The Post.
“The swamp is just scared of the DOD shakeup that’s coming,” the aide said. “Hegseth should have a hearing, like any other nominee, where he can answer any outstanding questions.”
Only four Republicans would have to vote against him to tank the confirmation. ...'
Reference: nypost.com
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