Posted on Jan 17, 2025
Combat Veteran, Sexual Assault Survivor Senator Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary
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A key senator who had been seen as a potential barrier to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary has come out in support of him, signaling that Hegseth is now likely on a glide path to getting approved.
In a Tuesday evening interview with a radio station in her home state, followed by a written statement, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced that she will vote to confirm Hegseth. Signs had been pointing in that direction, including her friendly exchange with Hegseth during his confirmation hearing hours earlier on Tuesday, but the comments made Ernst's position official and suggested any remaining hurdles to Hegseth's confirmation were falling.
In a Tuesday evening interview with a radio station in her home state, followed by a written statement, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced that she will vote to confirm Hegseth. Signs had been pointing in that direction, including her friendly exchange with Hegseth during his confirmation hearing hours earlier on Tuesday, but the comments made Ernst's position official and suggested any remaining hurdles to Hegseth's confirmation were falling.
Combat Veteran, Sexual Assault Survivor Senator Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary
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So apparently we've gone back to at least the late 60s when officers with sexual allegations against them were quietly moved to new bases and positions that generally were career advancements. Hold on, we're going to go back in many other areas as well in the next few years.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
The allegations were investigated and closed. Just because someone may keep insisting it happened doesn'tmake it true. If you were wrongly accused of sexual assault, should it hang over you for the rest of your life, regardless of whether you were cleared of it?
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MAJ Hugh Blanchard
We've all had lots to say about the recent election and the pros and cons of each candidate. May I please suggest politely that we put an end to these comments? You can surely continue to hold your beliefs. But must we again go through the political arguments to no satisfactory end? We'll never settle it.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
SPC Jeff Daley, PhD I can assure you that I'm not elated at the prospect of anything Trump will do.
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PO3 Edward Riddle
Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin - And maybe someone will keep insisting that something happened is because there was a payout the first time and they're looking for another one Brother Mac. Just sayin'!
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"...When President-elect Donald Trump first announced Hegseth was his choice to lead the Pentagon, Ernst had a tepid reaction, telling reporters that "he's going to have to explain" himself.~~
Ya **king Think? ~ Here It Is But 6:45 AM And I'm ALREADY Getting Pizzed-Off! ~So Here It Is AGAIN, "Another Bad Day At The Office"
Ya **king Think? ~ Here It Is But 6:45 AM And I'm ALREADY Getting Pizzed-Off! ~So Here It Is AGAIN, "Another Bad Day At The Office"
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
I Simply Do NOT Understand Why Anyone Would Want Someone Like Him
In The Highest, Or Any Political Position, In The Country. Not Only Do I See Him
As Inadequate For The Position, But Further Inadequate As A Human Being.
In The Highest, Or Any Political Position, In The Country. Not Only Do I See Him
As Inadequate For The Position, But Further Inadequate As A Human Being.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
She HAD a tepid reaction, they've discussed it prior to the hearing, she asked her questions during the hearing, and she made it clear she does not pull punches (and has a proven track record of such). Her initial tepidness has satiated.
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