Posted on 12/04/2024 1:52:29 AM PST by SmokingJoe
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) expressed full support for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth after meeting with him Monday amid an onslaught of hit pieces from the establishment media.
“Are soldiers sometimes wild childs? Yeah, that can happen, but it is very clear that this guy is the guy who, at a time when Americans were losing confidence in their own military, in our ability to project strength around the world, Pete Hegseth is the answer to that concern,” she told reporters on Tuesday, according to Politico.
Her support comes at a critical time, as Hegseth comes under attack from anonymous sources in reports about his alleged behavior when drinking or with women from as far back as 2014.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) also expressed support for Hegseth, posting that she was glad to meet with him and discuss their shared priorities of restoring U.S. military deterrence and attracting more patriotic young Americans to military service.
Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito · Follow I was glad for the opportunity to meet with @realDonaldTrump’s nominee to lead the @DeptofDefense, @PeteHegseth.
Pete and I discussed his vision for the Department as well as our shared priorities of restoring U.S. military deterrence and attracting more patriotic
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has come out as a strong supporter for Hegseth, meeting with him last week and touting his record and credentials since then.
“He is more than qualified to assume the role of Secretary of Defense,” she said Tuesday.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn @MarshaBlackburn · Follow I’ve spoken with Pete Hegseth about his military background and business experience.
He is more than qualified to assume the role of Secretary of Defense.
@PeteHegseth
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Good News!!! I PRAY that Pete has changed his life and is a better Christian now.
There are 3 girls mentioned in the excerpt. How about Lindsey Graham?
It’s time for the Republicans to play Pelosi hardball.
If they don’t go along with Trump, take the Senators off all committee assignments. Block all campaign funds. Blackball them.
War is hell. It’s not supposed to be a fair fight. It’s a fight to win.
I hope this just makes Pete more determined to fight harder and to do a better job to clean up the corruption and DEI mess.
The world is in turmoil, largely as a result of Biden, Hillary, Kerry, Pelosi, Schumer, and all the Democrats that have no grasp of reality.
Well, some big wigs got it right
There is not a General in the Armed Forces of the United States who, as an enlisted man, didn’t get drunk with his buddies from time to time. If so, he needs to be canonized, not promoted.
Panty-waist critics (and Senators) are a dime-dozen. Glad these ones are standing up
There are now nine women Republican US Senators, of whom two are always dubious -- Alaksa's Murkowski and Maine's Collins.
If Hegseth loses one more, it forces JD Vance to vote to break the confirmation tie.
If he loses two more, he's finished.
It’s time for the Republicans to play Pelosi hardball.
If they don’t go along with Trump, take the Senators off all committee assignments. Block all campaign funds. Blackball them.
Amen to that
No committee assignments
No soup for you
I'm more than a little curious as to what fraction of flag officers were ever enlisted men.
Advice and consent ...
Unless the nominee was caught selling us out to China/Russia/Iran/whatever, or buggering children ...
APPROVE.
Wow. Our Tennessee Blackburn critter is going to HELP PDJT in Jan. 2025, instead of screwing him like she did in Jan. 2021. I’m surprised.
“I hope this just makes Pete more determined to fight harder”
He has to stick it out, no matter what, to show his mettle to Trump and the whole country. If he were to withdraw voluntarily, he never was cut out for that position, anyhow.
DeSantis’s one weakness is being a neocon/MIC shill, so this is one of just a couple of positions I wouldn’t want to see him in.
“There is not a General in the Armed Forces of the United States who, as an enlisted man, didn’t get drunk with his buddies from time to time.”
And, according to Gen. Patton’s children, he was a wife abuser. So Pete’s mother’s problem with how he treats women basically is a moot point in relation to this confirmation.
Again ... MTG must get serious about her threat to release the list of pols who’ve paid off their bimbos with our tax money. This is hardball.
I totally agree with you.
Would you want a military leader who turns and runs as soon as they encounter difficulty?
This is similar to what I encounter doing exorcisms. The demonic will bring up every possible sin you have done to try to get you to retreat. Thankfully, God’s Grace and Love are stronger. You only find your true strength in the greatest battles. Ironically, your true strength is only found in your own weakness.
My gut feeling with DeSantimonius is BEWARE. He changes with the wind.
“Again ... MTG must get serious about her threat to release the list of pols who’ve paid off their bimbos with our tax money. This is hardball.”
We think alike. It’s time to play hardball. Sad thing is, for Democrats It’s a badge of honor. For Republicans It’s a big black mark.
Pete’s mother is going on Fox & Friends this morning to support her son.
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