Pete Hegseth has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the military as the next defense secretary. But as damaging allegations of sexual assault, substance abuse and more come to light, his path to a Cabinet seat is becoming slim. While his name is still officially nominated for the role, rumors have quickly spread that Trump is considering appointing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the job. But would he end up being the pick and cruise to confirmation in such a scenario?
The doubts on the viability come from a recent Miami Herald investigation. The outlet, along with Times Tallahassee Bureau, spoke to 11 political insiders close to DeSantis and Trump, asking about the chances the conservative governor could assume the role. Despite being a household name in the Republican party, the insiders point to some major hurdles that could challenge his role in Washington.
