Trump offers support for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon.

Hegseth’s ability to win confirmation by the Senate is wavering as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat.

Pete spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his cabinet nomination and reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead the Pentagon.