Pete Hegseth recently disclosed that he had a productive discussion with GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, following a 45-minute meeting. During the interaction, Hegseth refrained from addressing inquiries regarding allegations of alcohol abuse and whether he had ceased drinking.
Ernst, a Republican representative from Iowa and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee known for her advocacy against sexual assault in the military, refrained from providing details about the meeting. She simply described it as a 'thorough' conversation and declined to comment on the possibility of supporting Hegseth.
