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Thune informs Trump of anticipated Hegseth support for Defense Secretary confirmation

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Thune informs Trump of anticipated Hegseth support for Defense Secretary confirmation

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  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated to President-elect Donald Trump that Pete Hegseth is likely to have sufficient votes for confirmation as Secretary of Defense.
  • A statement from Thune's office did not confirm specifics, emphasizing the confidentiality of whip counts and private discussions with the president.
  • Hegseth's confirmation hearing is set for January 14, amid scrutiny concerning prior sexual misconduct allegations and management of a veterans' organization.
  • Thune expressed the need for nominees to adequately present their cases to the Senate committee amid ongoing negotiations with Democrats.
  • Other key confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet selections are also scheduled around the same date, with a focus on completing national security-related confirmations before the January 20 inauguration.

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