Moderate Republican Murkowski won't back Trump pick Hegseth for defense secretary

Fox News ^ | January 23, 2025 | Julia Johnson

[CedarDave]

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said on Thursday she can't support Pete Hegseth to be President Donald Trump's secretary of Defense.

"Given the global security environment we’re operating in, it is critical that we confirm a Secretary of Defense, however, I regret that I am unable to support Mr. Hegseth," she concluded in a lengthy statement posted to X.

In her reasoning, Murkowski cited infidelity, "allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking" and Hegseth's previous comments on women serving in the military.

[CedarDave]

Haven't heard yet from Collins or Mitch.

[jeffersondem]

Did she say “moderate?”

[mass55th]

More like miserable water carrier for the RATS.

[Not A Snowbird]

Moderate? Hah.

[Words Matter]

“Moderare”
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[Red Badger]

Moderate my a$$.................

[butterdezillion]

Quick, somebody make a bunch of bs allegations against her and then kick her out of the senate because there are allegations.

Pathetic.

[MinorityRepublican]

You’re a disgrace.— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) January 23, 2025

[Sacajaweau]

Collins agrees with Murkowski.

[AbolishCSEU]

Princess Grey Beaver (Warren) without glasses. She’s about as Republican as Bernie Sanders.

[CedarDave]

Yes, Fox author (or headline editor) says “moderate.” Trump should have a chat with her, something about drilling for O&G in Alaska.

[Empireoftheatom48]

Indeed

[glennaro]

To a Democrat/Communist, “moderate” means “unprincipled”.

[chief lee runamok]

What an unexpectedly, underwhelming surprise.

[AbolishCSEU]

Not a bad idea. Fight fire with fire.

[FlingWingFlyer]

The Murkycow, Collins and McConnell have got to go. They are not Republicans. They are like political lice. Kick their asses out of the party. Send them over to the Dung Beetle Party. They’re excellent RAT turd rollers.

[CIB-173RDABN]

“Moderate Republican...” Translate RINO.

[Baldwin]

I don’t think this woman has ever voted against any dim nominee.

[mass55th]

This needs to be a single topic Bill, not thrown in with anything else.

[toddausauras]

What the F is wrong with voters in AK, KY and ME??