Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Secretary of Defense during a late-night vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after Senators Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins voted “no. ” It was known beforehand that Murkowski and Collins would oppose Hegseth, making McConnell's decision significant. After he voted "no," McConnell greeted Democrats, leading to Vance needing to vote to break the tie, marking only the second tie-breaking vote in U. S. history.
McConnell stated he voted against Hegseth because he did not show he could manage the military's large budget and personnel effectively. He emphasized that wanting to be a "change agent" is insufficient for the role. Managing the military and its budget is crucial for U. S. security and interests, and McConnell felt Hegseth had not proven he was capable of handling such a critical responsibility, especially given the global challenges the U. S. faces.
President Trump commented on McConnell's vote, suggesting it shows McConnell's political irrelevance and stating that winning is what truly matters.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/toxic-rino-mcconnell-blasts-pete-hegseth-reveals-why/
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