Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa expressed her support for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, amidst concerns regarding his nomination due to allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Ernst, who recently met with Hegseth, stated that she believes he should be allowed to proceed with the nomination process and present his vision for the military at a Senate hearing.
Ernst mentioned in a social media post that she and Hegseth will continue their discussions, with plans for another meeting scheduled for the following week. The senator emphasized the importance of providing Hegseth with a fair opportunity to outline his plans for the country's warfighters.
Hegseth has been actively engaging with Republican senators on Capitol Hill to garner support for his nomination. Despite the controversy surrounding his candidacy, President-elect Trump reaffirmed his backing for Hegseth in a recent social media post.
