This website collects cookies to deliver better user experience. Cookie Policy
Accept
Sign In
The Wall Street Publication
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: Trump’s controversial protection decide might have the votes he wants
Share
The Wall Street PublicationThe Wall Street Publication
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.
The Wall Street Publication > Blog > Politics > Trump’s controversial protection decide might have the votes he wants
Politics

Trump’s controversial protection decide might have the votes he wants

Editorial Board Published January 6, 2025
Share
Trump’s controversial protection decide might have the votes he wants
SHARE

The Senate’s prime Republican reportedly assured President-elect Donald Trump that his controversial decide for protection secretary, Pete Hegseth, has sufficient GOP assist to outlive the blistering affirmation course of. 

This got here after an interview with CBS’s “Face the Nation,” the place Thune expressed extra warning. Whereas Thune mentioned the affirmation course of could be “fair,” he added, too, that every one of Trump’s disastrous picks, together with Hegseth, must “make their case in front of the committee.” 

“I think these are nominees who are new enough, they’ve been going around and conducting their meetings, which I think, frankly, have gone very well, but they still have to make their case in front of the committee,” Thune added. “And, you know, we don’t know all the information about some of these nominees.”


Senate Majority Chief John Thune

With these conflicting statements, Thune gave the impression to be injecting extra uncertainty into whether or not each GOP senator would vote sure on confirming the contentious and oftentimes unqualified nominees put forth by Trump. Past Hegseth, different Cupboard appointees equivalent to Tulsi Gabbard for director of nationwide intelligence; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to guide the Division of Well being and Human Providers; and Kash Patel as Trump’s decide to be the subsequent FBI director are equally in peril. 

Certainly, the destiny of Trump’s eventual Cupboard stays unsure after Republican lawmakers spent a lot of December tiptoeing round questions relating to Kennedy’s vaccine views and the accusations of sexual misconduct towards Hegseth. Whereas some Republicans have expressed full assist for Trump’s Cupboard picks, others have stopped wanting issuing a public endorsement for his most controversial picks. In concept, this could add one other wrinkle to the affirmation course of on condition that Republicans solely narrowly maintain the Senate majority. 

However it’s potential that Thune’s obvious confidence towards Hegseth, particularly, relies on the truth that Hegseth has pals in excessive locations. In December, for example, a conservative group with ties to multibillionaire Elon Musk spent numerous cash on a brand new pro-Hegseth advert. It absolutely helps Hegseth, too, that Trump was by no means actually bothered by the allegations towards Hegseth. (Neither Musk nor Trump have commented publicly on whether or not Hegseth has sufficient Senate assist.)

Whereas some key Republican holdouts ultimately got here round to Hegseth’s protection, he’s nonetheless not popular with voters as of Civiqs polling for Every day Kos in December. And there’s nonetheless a lot for senators to oppose in the event that they’d be prepared to defy Trump. For one, an nameless lady accused Hegseth of raping her in a California lodge room in 2017. Whereas Hegseth and his attorneys have mentioned that the encounter was consensual and he was not charged, he did pay the accuser an undisclosed quantity. 

Perhaps Thune is extra optimistic towards Hegseth’s probabilities on condition that nobody appears to be speaking about Hegseth anymore. In contrast to in early December, when each and any Hegseth ally, together with his mom, went on a media blitz to attempt to persuade senators that her son isn’t a complete piece of rubbish, they’ve gone reasonably silent now.

No matter occurs with Hegseth’s nomination—his listening to is scheduled for Jan. 14—the truth that Trump endured with it for therefore lengthy, coupled with the truth that Thune just lately expressed confidence in him becoming a member of the president-elect’s Cupboard, is yet one more reminder that Trump’s forthcoming administration shall be a catastrophe. 

That’s as a result of, sure, it’s extremely harmful for each our navy and our nation {that a} man who repeatedly criticized insurance policies permitting homosexual folks to serve overtly within the U.S. navy and who has abused and exploited girls may need sufficient assist to guide the troops underneath a second Trump administration.

Now that Hegseth has a president in his picture, his fortune seems to be rising—even when it’s to our disservice. 

TAGGED:controversialdefensePickTrumpsvotes
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Semtech and iWOW Improve Elder Care with LoRaWAN® Wi-fi Emergency System Semtech and iWOW Improve Elder Care with LoRaWAN® Wi-fi Emergency System
Next Article Ford Mustang Mach-E gross sales surpass conventional Mustang Ford Mustang Mach-E gross sales surpass conventional Mustang

Editor's Pick

Emman Atienza Reason for Demise: Social Media Star Passes Away at 19

Emman Atienza Reason for Demise: Social Media Star Passes Away at 19

Studying Time: 2 minutes Beloved influencer Emman Atienza has been discovered lifeless in Los Angeles. She was simply 19 years…

By Editorial Board 2 Min Read
The 2025 Denim Playbook: The Finest Denims and Manufacturers for Each Type | Fashion
The 2025 Denim Playbook: The Finest Denims and Manufacturers for Each Type | Fashion

We independently consider all advisable services. Any services or products put ahead…

6 Min Read
Santa Rosa police arrest suspects in Condor Membership supervisor’s killing
Santa Rosa police arrest suspects in Condor Membership supervisor’s killing

Santa Rosa police have arrested a person and lady from Dublin within…

2 Min Read

Oponion

Don’t Combine Chia Seeds with These 9 Meals » Wholesome Way of life

Don’t Combine Chia Seeds with These 9 Meals » Wholesome Way of life

Chia seeds provide quite a few well being advantages. Nonetheless,…

October 20, 2024

Biden cancels extra pupil loans with one week left to his time period

Extra pupil debt aid is underway…

January 15, 2025

America’s rising copper disaster finds a promising answer in Arizona’s yard

Ivanhoe Electrical CEO Taylor Melvin on…

July 27, 2025

Hundreds of Coca-Cola cans recalled over issues about ‘overseas object’ contamination

President Trump, an avid Eating regimen…

March 26, 2025

Savannah Chrisley Mourns ‘Lifelong Pal’ Charlie Kirk

Studying Time: 4 minutes Savannah Chrisley…

September 11, 2025

You Might Also Like

Billie Eilish blasts bad-guy billionaires to their faces
Politics

Billie Eilish blasts bad-guy billionaires to their faces

Singer Billie Eilish used her highlight at WSJ Journal’s Innovator Awards Wednesday evening to show the warmth on billionaires. “We’re…

4 Min Read
Home speaker cops to ravenous the poor for political acquire
Politics

Home speaker cops to ravenous the poor for political acquire

Home Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday admitted that President Donald Trump and the Republican congressional majority are withholding meals help…

4 Min Read
A serious roadblock to Trump’s authorized victories? Bare cruelty.
Politics

A serious roadblock to Trump’s authorized victories? Bare cruelty.

Earlier than President Donald Trump stuffed the Division of Justice filled with his private legal attorneys and different assorted minions…

7 Min Read
Illinois governor begs ICE to ‘let children be children’ on Halloween
Politics

Illinois governor begs ICE to ‘let children be children’ on Halloween

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is asking the Trump administration for one thing that shouldn’t need to be requested: one weekend…

5 Min Read
The Wall Street Publication

About Us

The Wall Street Publication, a distinguished part of the Enspirers News Group, stands as a beacon of excellence in journalism. Committed to delivering unfiltered global news, we pride ourselves on our trusted coverage of Politics, Business, Technology, and more.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?