The formal confirmation process won’t begin until Donald Trump is sworn in (again) on January 20, 2025, but ahead of Inauguration Day, Trump’s nominees have been busy making the rounds on Capitol Hill, meeting with senators, and attempting to secure their support.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has received an added level of scrutiny following accusations that emerged after he was named. Some of the most notable scrutiny has come from Senator Joni Ernst (R-PA), who expressed reservations on the nomination prior to meeting with Hegseth.
Iowa Senator Ernst Speaks Out on Hegseth Nomination
OPINION: Pete Hegseth Is on the Path to Confirmation
Following a second meeting between the two on Monday, Ernst issued the following statement:
Ernst after mtg w/Hegseth for a 2nd time: I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for…
