Incoming NSA Michael Waltz: Trump Is 'Absolutely' Standing by Pete Hegseth
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Incoming National Security Adviser Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) said Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump is “absolutely” standing by Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. When asked if Trump is standing by Hegseth, Waltz responded, “He absolutely is. He absolutely is.” “Pete is there and was put there to reform a place that badly needs reform. That’s why President Trump nominated him. I can tell you what I’m hearing from the soldiers. What I’m hearing from the troops is a sigh of relief and cheering Pete on,” he said to Fox New’s...
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