Hes a good man, President Donald Trump said of Hegseth while speaking to reporters Friday morning.
Pete is a very, very good man.
Hegseth was confirmed in a 50-50 vote, with Vice President J.D.
Pete Hegseth takes his seat as he arrives for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Vance breaking the tie.
Every Senate Democrat and only three Republicans Sens.
I thought I was done voting in the Senate, Vancewroteon X after the vote finished.
Vance resigned as a senator from Ohio earlier this month ahead of his confirmation as vice president.
McConnell issued a lengthystatementexplaining his decision after the vote wrapped.
Mr. Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test.
Murkowksi and Collins both issued statements on Thursday.
Trump wanted Hegseth, and the Senate largely abdicated their duty to advice and consent for deliver him.
