Report: Joni Ernst Says She Is Supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

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  • Source: Breitbart
  • 01/15/2025
In a video posted to X by the Trump War Room, Ernst was heard talking about how she would “be supporting” Hegseth to be confirmed to serve as the Secretary of Defense. Ernst’s words come as she has previously met with Hegseth on several occasions.

“He was adequately able to answer all of my questions,” Ernst said. “He pointed out all of the woke issues at the Pentagon. And, I think we’re at a point where now we can start moving forward.”

“I have breaking news, Simon, I figured you would ask this,” Ernst said when asked if Hegseth had her vote. “So, yes, I will be supporting President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.”

Breitbart News’s Sean Moran previously reported that on Monday, Ernst had revealed that the conversations between her and Hegseth had “led to progress on issues” regarding auditing the Pentagon and combatting sexual assault in the military, among others.

Ernst has previously faced criticism and denied that she was “behind a campaign on Capitol Hill” to tank Hegseth’s nomination and take the job for herself.

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