Pete Hegseth, nominated for defence secretary by President Donald Trump, claims he has the president-elect’s support despite reports of potential replacement by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis due to misconduct allegations. Hegseth’s qualifications and past comments have drawn criticism, leading to skepticism about his confirmation in the Senate. Some Republican senators express doubts about his ability to oversee the Department of Defence amid accusations and a police report detailing a sexual assault claim, which Hegseth denies.

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