Pete Hegseth’s nomination was going to be a rough ride. The secretary of defense nominee has some rocky allegations regarding sexual misconduct, which he was never charged, and now we have some cockamamie stories about hard drinking. It’s the Brett Kavanaugh playbook all over again.
The drinking stuff was quickly dismissed, with Hegseth’s colleagues slapping down the NBC News story. Still, The Wall Street Journal reported last night that Donald Trump was mulling replacement candidates in case Hegseth’s nomination falters.
10 “anonymous sources” for @NBCNews.
Here’s your on the record statements from people who worked with @PeteHegseth. I know there’s MANY more of you. Drop it here. 👇@dbongino @NBSaphierMD @Johnny_Joey @kylenabecker pic.twitter.com/OkvTY4J5iu
— Will Cain (@willcain) December 4, 2024
Add two more frequent guests. @jasonrantz and @MonicaCrowley pic.twitter.com/XWzL27PL0x
— Will Cain (@willcain) December 4, 2024
This morning, Hegseth said Trump called him, telling him to “keep going” and “keep fighting.”
Pete Hegseth says he spoke to Trump this morning and that Trump told him to “keep going” and “keep fighting.” pic.twitter.com/ZttPT259KY
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) December 4, 2024
HOLY SMOKES.
Trump just called out the Wall Street Journal just hours after they