Hegseth's Pentagon Prospects Stir Controversy Amid Concerns

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being considered by President-elect Trump as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. DeSantis, known for his tough stance on border security and military experience, aligns with Trump's foreign policy views, including skepticism towards aid to Ukraine and a focus on China. While DeSantis and Trump have had past disagreements, they have discussed the possibility of DeSantis joining the Pentagon. The decision would require Senate confirmation and would mean DeSantis leaving his gubernatorial term early.
- What DeSantis could bring to Trump's Pentagon Axios
- Pete Hegseth’s Secret History The New Yorker
- Tapper presses Rick Scott over his support of Hegseth CNN
- Hegseth ‘Not Going Anywhere’ as Senators Air Concerns The Wall Street Journal
- Pete Hegseth's drinking worried colleagues at Fox News, sources tell NBC News NBC News
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