DeSantis served in the Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 2004 to 2010
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his place, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Hegseth’s nomination has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life and Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth may not survive further scrutiny, the Journal reported. A combat veteran and former Fox News host, Hegseth would need the support of Senate Republicans to win confirmation to the post.
The Trump transition office and DeSantis’ office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. So far, two Trump picks for senior positions have dropped out. Chad Chronister on Tuesday withdrew from consideration to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, weeks after former Representative Matt Gaetz dropped out of consideration for attorney general amid intense scrutiny about allegations of sex with an underage girl.
DeSantis, who lost his bid for the Republican presidential nomination to Trump, was on an earlier list of potential defence secretary candidates but Trump decided to go with Hegseth, the Journal said.The Journal said Trump could decide not to choose DeSantis and select another replacement, if Hegseth’s nomination falls apart.Federal Politics
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