Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is making good on his word to “argu[e] more with [some Republicans] probably than the Democrats.”
The former Senate GOP leader’s opposition to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s confirmation could be a sign of what’s to come as the upper chamber aims to confirm Trump’s Cabinet and enact his agenda through the budget reconciliation process.
McConnell justified his vote Friday night against Hegseth by stating that “Effective management of nearly 3 million military and civilian personnel, an annual budget of nearly $1 trillion, and alliances and partnerships around the world is a daily test with staggering consequences for the security of the American people and our global interests.”
“Mr. Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test. But as he assumes office, the consequences of failure are as high…
