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President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, declares he will not withdraw his name from consideration despite mounting allegations of misconduct and reports that Trump is exploring alternative candidates. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News contributor, is currently on Capitol Hill for meetings with senators as part of the confirmation process.
Reports from the Wall Street Journal indicate that Trump is considering other potential nominees, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as doubts grow over Hegseth’s viability. Allegations of misconduct. . .
