According to a report from ABC News, Donald Trump is leaving it up to Pete Hegseth to convince GOP senators to approve him to be the next secretary of defense with the president-elect choosing to not lift a finger to make calls to help him.
With the former Fox News personality roaming the halls of Congress with his wife to plead his case to reluctant lawmakers who have expressed concerns about his alleged drinking and womanizing history, Trump is taking a hands-off approach, according to the report.
ABC is reporting that the man who handpicked Hegseth to be his nominee to one of the most important departments of the government is disappointed that the ex-Fox host wasn't more honest about his history which included a police report alleging a possible sexual assault.
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The report states, "ABC News was also told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about the challenges he could face getting through the confirmation process given his history," adding that Trump is now keeping his distance as reports of alternative candidates are being floated.
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The report goes on to note that Trump "picked up the phone" to try and save the nomination of ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to be attorney general, which ultimately failed, but is unwilling to extend the same courtesy to Hegseth.
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