Trump says Hegseth is 'doing very well' despite doubts from GOP senators

President-elect Donald Trump voiced complete confidence Friday in his pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, as he's faced some skepticism from Republican senators concerned with a myriad of allegations against him.

President-elect Donald Trump voiced complete confidence Friday in his pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, as he's faced some skepticism from Republican senators concerned with a myriad of allegations against him.

In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said that Hegseth is "doing very well" and his "support is strong and deep," noting that he was educated at Princeton and Harvard University and has a "Military state of mind."

“He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense," Trump wrote, adding that Hegseth will be "one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!”

Shortly after, the vice president-elect, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, echoed Trump's support.

“Led by President Trump, we’re fighting for Pete Hegseth," Vance posted to X. "And we’re doing so because Pete Hegseth will fight for our troops. For too long, the Pentagon has been led by people who lose wars. Pete Hegseth is a man who fought in those wars.”Earlier this week, Hegseth said Trump had encouraged him to “keep going, keep fighting.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-hegseth-well-doubts-gop-senators-rcna183154

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