Pete Hegseth Faces Mounting Challenges Amid Defense Secretary Controversy

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for defense secretary, faces growing scrutiny over misconduct allegations, including mistreatment of women and financial mismanagement. Despite this, Hegseth vows not to "back down," attributing the allegations to political smears. Several Republican senators have expressed reluctance to confirm him, prompting discussions of potential replacements. Hegseth's mother defended him, claiming he has changed since past incidents. Meanwhile, Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have discussed the position, with DeSantis showing interest.