Washington – Veteran and former Fox News host Pete HegeSeth He will be another secretary of defense after he was confirmed at the end of Friday by the US Senate by the narrowest margin.
JD Vance vice president gave a decisive voice to break 50-50 A draw after three Republican senators – Lisie Murkowski from Alaska, Susan Collins from Maine and Mitch McConnell from Kentucky – parted with the rest of GOP to vote against HegeSth.
Every democratic and independent senator also opposed HegSeth.
It was only for the second time in history that the vice president was needed to break the deadlock for the nominee for the office – and the first was also nominated by President Donald Trump in his first term. In 2017, the then President Mike Pence threw deciding about voting For Betsy Devos as the secretary of education.
The 44 -year -old HegeSeth was chunky A few allegations When it comes to alcohol abuse, improper sexual behavior and improper financial management. He also took up the heat for previous comments he made about women serving in combat roles.
On Friday evening, HegeSth published a copy letter He sent a republican Senator of North Carolina Thom Tillis in response to the detailed questions that Tillis raised about the allegations. Tillis, who had not previously revealed, as he voted, he said At X he made “due diligence” and withdrew HegeSeth.
HegeSetha was confirmed Close procedural vote On Thursday, when Murkowski and Collins together with democrats and independent opposed the development of his nomination.
HegSeth will join now Trump’s confirmation poolwho so far includes the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA director John Ratcliffe.
Last updated 8:01, January 25, 2025
