Trump doubles down on Pete Hegseth nomination for defense secretary: ‘Pete is a WINNER’
Donald Trump,Politics,Trump Administration,Pete Hegseth,Defense Department,Cabinet
From the Right
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Right
President-elect Donald Trump firmly threw his full support behind Pete Hegseth on Friday, making clear he is still his pick to “be a fantastic, high-energy Secretary of Defense.”
“Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, denying reports he was reconsidering his pick.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
White House Launches 24/7 Trump TV Stream Amid Media Access Dispute
September 24th, 2026
.jpg.webp)
News
Tracking Trump’s Campaign Promises
AllSides Staff
September 16th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When a Convention Vanishes Without a Trace
Dan Schnur
September 14th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Could Canada Join the European Union?
September 27th, 2026
