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FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, officially endorsed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary Tuesday night, despite expressing some initial uncertainty after their first meeting.
“After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,” Ernst told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement.
Ernst officially announced his support for Hegseth on Tuesday. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
“Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to fill this role, and after our conversations, listening to Iowans’ feedback, and doing my job as a United States senator, I will support the choice of President Trump as Secretary of Defense. Armed Services Committee, I will work with Pete to create the deadliest fighting force and uphold his commitments to audit the Pentagon, ensuring the opportunity for women in combat is maintained. high standards and select a senior official to address and prevent sexual assault in the ranks.”
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President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense (DOD) went before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday morning, where he faced questions from both Democratic and Republican members.
