President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating replacing Pete Hegseth, his controversial choice to head the Pentagon, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a one-time rival for the 2024 nomination, according to sources who spoke to The Wall Street Journal.
This potential shift comes at a time when Hegseth, a 44-year-old Army veteran and former Fox News personality, is under growing scrutiny due to accusations of sexual misconduct and mishandling financial matters.
The position of defense secretary requires approval from the Senate, and Hegseth’s path to confirmation is becoming more difficult as GOP senators raise concerns about his past.
NBC News reports that up to six Republican senators have voiced doubts about confirming Hegseth for the Pentagon’s top role.
DeSantis, a former Navy Judge Advocate General, was initially among the candidates considered for defense secretary by Trump’s transition team before the decision was made to select Hegseth, as noted by The Wall Street Journal.
{Matzav.com}