2 Genders Only Victory: Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary
"Transgender enthusiasts like Senators Sue Collins and Mitch McConnell (who double dips on the Chinese Communist bribe train) have failed in their betrayal of all Americans opposing President Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth. We must keep the heat on RINOs and other drunk Senators who oppose Trump nominees, "says Eugene Delgaudio, president of Public Advocate.
Following a months-long media smear campaign aimed at tanking his nomination, the Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as America's next defense secretary Friday night. The final vote was 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposition.
Hegseth's nomination was advanced to the full Senate for consideration by the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday. The committee vote came along partisan lines, with Republicans supporting the Army veteran and Democrats opposing.
HOW EACH SENATOR VOTED ON PETE HEGSETH FOR DEFENSE SECRETARY
CNN REPORTS:
The US Senate on Friday approved Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary by a razor-thin margin, in which, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote.
The senators split largely along party lines, with 50 Republicans supporting Hegseth, who has been dogged by concerns about his past conduct and also questions about his experience.
All 47 member of the Democratic Caucus voted against Hegseth. They were joined in their opposition by three Republicans: Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.