Sen. Roger Wicker, the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, praised President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, after their meeting. Wicker appreciated Hegseth's vision for the Defense Department and was positively influenced by Hegseth's pledge to abstain from alcohol if confirmed. Hegseth also met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who expressed support for Hegseth's vision.
Sen. Roger Wicker , the ranking member and soon-to-be chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke glowingly of President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, after their meeting Wednesday.
The Hill’s Alexander Bolton reports that Hegseth vowed to Wicker that he would not drink alcohol if confirmed as Defense Secretary, and Wicker told reporters, “I think that’s probably a good idea.” Hegseth also met with incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday. Thune spoke highly of Hegseth and is on board with his vision for the Defense Department.
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