President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department is facing uncertainty as key GOP senators raise concerns about his suitability for the role. While no Republicans have outright opposed Hegseth, doubts have emerged among influential GOP members, such as Sen. Lindsey Graham, regarding his confirmation prospects.
Hegseth, a former conservative commentator, is under scrutiny due to various misconduct allegations, including a sexual assault claim from 2017, which he has denied. The Senate Armed Services Committee expects a whistleblower report detailing misconduct allegations during Hegseth's tenure at a veterans' group.
