Staff Reports
In a show of confidence that could send shivers down the spines of the swamp-dwellers, Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth found himself buoyed by a recent conversation with President-elect Donald Trump, who is continuing his tradition of throwing weight behind the candidates who can drain that ever-inflating swamp. After a brief phone call with Trump just before his meetings on Capitol Hill, Hegseth reassured reporters of the president’s solid backing. Clearly, the Trump administration’s muscle isn’t just about tweets; it’s about action too.
Before Hegseth strutted into his meetings with senators, he also had a heart-to-heart with Trump the day prior. This reaffirmation of support from the man who knows a thing or two about navigating political waters certainly aids Hegseth’s mission, despite the ongoing campaign to dethrone him. The Trump-Vance transition team added a cherry on top by promoting an op-ed penned by Hegseth himself in the Wall Street Journal. What better way to start a day of congressional charm offensives than with a little literary flair and Trump’s golden nod?
Things were reportedly ‘great’ as he mingled with senators, some of whom seem to believe that the job of defending the nation is best left to those who have never actually picked up a rifle. When pressed about his chat with Senator Joni Ernst, rumored to be eyeing the defense secretary position, Hegseth described it as “constructive” and “candid.” This probably means they weren’t just exchanging pleasantries but rather diving into the nitty-gritty of national security, something that truly frightens those who prefer defense decisions to be made in the coffee shops of Washington instead of on the battlefield.
Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth: Trump ‘Supports Us Fully’ https://t.co/ukkBf7qVfF via @BreitbartNews
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Perhaps most eyebrow-raising is the unmasking of a smear campaign against Hegseth, involving flimsy, anonymous allegations from nearly a decade ago. It seems the left has a new favorite pastime: digging up dirt even if the dirt seems to be on the other side of the world and covered in ten layers of muck. But never fear; Hegseth enjoys robust support from an army of backers, including his former coworkers at Fox News, who have stood up to the hit pieces. Even certain critics of Trump, like Geraldo Rivera, have shared their own warm recountings of Hegseth’s time on set, vouching for his professionalism and commitment to service.
Donald Trump Jr. even jumped into the fray, making it known to the world that the Military Industrial Complex isn’t particularly fond of the man who might just rattle their cages. His reposting of an interview by Will Cain should serve as a warning that Hegseth will not be going down without a fight. In an environment where we’re told that everything should be liquidated for the sake of political correctness, it’s refreshing to see that there are still those willing to stand strong on substance—something sorely missed in today’s political landscape.
