Trump Called Pete Hegseth, Told Him To 'Keep Going' And 'Keep Fighting'

Posted • December 4, 2024: Pete Hegseth’s nomination was going to be a rough ride. The secretary of defense nominee has some rocky allegations regarding sexual misconduct, which he was never charged, and now we have some cockamamie stories about hard drinking. It’s the Brett Kavanaugh playbook all over again. The drinking stuff was quickly dismissed, with Hegseth’s colleagues slapping down the NBC News story. Still, The Wall Street Journal reported last night that Donald Trump was mulling replacement candidates in case Hegseth’s nomination falters. Will Cain @willcain: “10 “anonymous sources” for NBC News. Here’s your on the record statements from people who worked with Pete Hegseth. I know there’s MANY more of you.” https://x.com/willcain/status/1864128420579340344 -- Will Cain @willcain: “Add two more frequent guests. Jason Rantz and Monica Crowley” https://x.com/willcain/status/1864329836266701245

This morning, Hegseth said Trump called him, telling him to “keep going” and “keep fighting.” HOLY SMOKES. Trump just called out the Wall Street Journal just hours after they published a story claiming he was looking to replace Pete Hegseth. He also confirms that he forced Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to withdraw his nomination over his arrest of a pastor. 👀 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gd-AKrPWgAAtKOW?format=jpg&name=large -- We’ll see how this plays out because the president-elect told the media that he’s all-in on Matt Gaetz, his former attorney general pick, before the Florida Republican withdrew his name, citing the confirmation process. It was also a test for the Senate Republican caucus, where Trump identified the four people who would most likely give him grief in the upper chamber. Hegseth’s baggage isn’t nearly as heavy or damning as Gaetz’s alleged indiscretions.

The secretary of defense nominee also took to the pages of the Wall Street Journal, saying he's taken fire before and won't back down. 🚨 UPDATE: This isn't a good sign. Josh Hawley tells us his meeting with Pete Hegseth tomorrow has been canceled. But he didn’t know why.

Townhall: Trump Called Pete Hegseth. Here's What He Told Him.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2024/12/04/trump-called-pete-hegseth-heres-what-he-told-him-n2648616