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WASHINGTON — Recent statements from Republicans suggest President-elect Donald Trump ’s pick to head the Defense Department could have trouble getting confirmed by the Senate as more information emerges about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis told HuffPost she’s meeting with Hegseth next week and mentioned her interest in hearing his explanation for the allegations. Since every member of the Senate Democratic caucus is expected to oppose his bid, Hegseth can afford to lose no more than three GOP senators in next year’s Congress when Republicans will control the upper chamber with a narrow 53-47 majority. As many as six GOP senators currently have concerns with his nomination,Though no senators have outrightly said they won’t vote for Hegseth, the tone of their statements is less than enthusiastic and echoes their remarks about former Rep.
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