Politico reports:
Pete Hegseth has won over Sen. Joni Ernst. The Iowa senator said Tuesday she will be voting to confirm Hegseth to the next Defense secretary, a crucial endorsement for a nomination that seemed to be on shaky ground a few weeks ago.
Ernst told an Iowa radio show that said the former Fox News host was able to adequately answer all her questions during his confirmation hearing before the Armed Services Committee.
“He pointed out the woke issues at the Pentagon and I think we’re at a point where now we can start moving forward. People know where he stands on these issues,” Ernst said. “I will be supporting President Trump’s pick for secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.”
Read the full article. Last week Ernst reportedly refused to meet with one of Hegseth’s accusers. As a cultist notes below, their threats worked. Her vote likely clinches Hegseth’s confirmation.
Look at Manure Raju and the rest of the little Congressional reporter schoolchildren so thirsty because they know Pete Hegseth is going to be confirmed. All they can do is hold up their iPhones and post videos that get 10 views. https://t.co/8vQ8DuVL3S
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 15, 2025
Joni Ernst voting for Hegseth is a great example of what conservatives can do when we’re willing to bully Senate Republicans into doing what we want. They’re not our friends. They’re our employees and we can ruin them. We should act that way when they do the wrong thing.
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) January 15, 2025
If you have to start threatening senators, from your own party, to confirm a cabinet nominee, then perhaps that nominee isn’t the best candidate? pic.twitter.com/h4NMIagpbd
— Carlos Turnbull (@cturnbull1968) January 15, 2025