Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has announced her intention to vote against President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
This decision positions Murkowski as the first RINO senator to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick.
Murkowski’s opposition centers on concerns regarding Hegseth’s past conduct and views. She highlighted his acknowledged infidelities and previous statements opposing women in combat roles as factors influencing her decision.
In a statement, Murkowski emphasized that such behaviors “starkly contrast the values and discipline expected of servicemembers.”
The RINO senator wrote on X: […]
Since Mr. Hegseth’s nomination last November, I have met with him and carefully reviewed his writings, various reports, and other pertinent materials. I closely followed his hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee and gathered substantial feedback from organizations,…
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) January 23, 2025
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