Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
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Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role atop the U.S. military. But the Republican-led Senate was determined to confirm Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran who has vowed to bring a «warrior culture» to the Pentagon, rounding out President Donald Trump's top national security Cabinet officials.
Vice President JD Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support. Hegseth himself was at the Capitol with his family.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Hegseth, as a veteran of the Army National Guard who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, «will bring a warrior's perspective» to the top military job.
«Gone will be the days of woke distractions,» Thune said, referring to the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives being slashed across the federal government. «The Pentagon's focus will be on war fighting.»
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