In recent developments, incoming GOP Senate leader John Thune has expressed positivity following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth. Thune described the meeting as going 'well' and noted that Hegseth presented a 'big vision' for addressing issues within the Department of Defense.
While Thune refrained from commenting on Hegseth's personal matters or confirming his support for the nomination, GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito also shared a favorable impression of her meeting with Hegseth. Capito mentioned that they discussed personal issues related to the Pentagon pick, indicating that there are still unanswered questions that need to be addressed.
