Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and FARNOUSH AMIRI
Updated 11:00 PM EST, January 24 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role atop the U.S. military. But the Republican-led Senate was determined to confirm Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran who has vowed to bring a “warrior culture,” rounding out President Donald Trump’s top national security Cabinet officials.

Vice President JD Vance arrived to break the 50-50 tie, highly unusual for Cabinet nominees and particularly defense secretaries, who typically win wider bipartisan support. Hegseth himself was at the Capitol with his family.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-trump-cabinet-confirmation-12491935023692bce0a04d149663e784

[Walleye]

1. Secretary Pig Hogsbreath

Ridicule is all I have left to fight these assholes with

[underpants]

2. "Rarely" ? How about ONCE before. The AP did mention it later in the article

Only once before has the vice president had to break a tie on a Cabinet nominee — during Trump’s first term, when Vice President Mike Pence cast the vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Leverage. Do as I say, Petey. You wouldn't want anyone to find out about ...................................... /nt

[kerouac2]

4. Gotta be nuts to put yourself and family thru this

When you are so unqualified, vile and have so much baggage, which is another reason to worry about this guy. His bad decision to even do this should disqualify him from being allowed to.