Trump considers other candidates for Pentagon chief instead of Hegseth
Future US President Donald Trump is searching for new candidates to lead the Pentagon. He previously proposed the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to take the position, The Wall Street Journal and ABC News report.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump is reconsidering Hegseth as the nominee for the Secretary of Defense. This shift comes in response to an increasing number of allegations against Hegseth.
Trump's allies believe that Hegseth may not withstand further investigation. Sources note that the next 48 hours will be crucial in deciding his future.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who had previously been considered for the Pentagon chief position, is a possible replacement for Hegseth. The WSJ reports that this list of candidates has been revived.
According to ABC News, the list of potential candidates extends beyond DeSantis. Other possible nominees include Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, and Florida Congressman Mike Waltz, who has already been suggested for the role of National Security Advisor.
Sources close to DeSantis indicate that he has shown interest in the position of Pentagon chief.
Earlier, in November, newly elected US President Donald Trump named a candidate for the position of the new Secretary of Defense. Currently, under the Joe Biden administration, this position is held by Lloyd Austin.
Trump proposed former Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon chief position. The media reported that the future US president's decision shocked Washington.
Hegseth is a strong supporter of Trump, so he defends his decisions and comments, including about Ukraine. To find out more about the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth - read our material on the topic.