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Jose Garcia

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Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:00 AM Dec 4

Trump reportedly considering DeSantis as replacement nominee for defense secretary [View all]

Source: WFLA

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Several reports, including from the Wall Street Journal, have said Governor Ron DeSantis could become President-elect Trump’s new defense secretary nominee. The news comes amid a growing number of allegations against Trump’s original nominee Pete Hegseth.

Questions, concerns, and allegations are mounting about problems in the former Fox News host’s personal life, according to the WSJ.

Issues also linger around Hegseth’s previous comments that women shouldn’t serve in combat.

In light of the controversy, Trump is reportedly considering DeSantis as his next pick in line to lead the Pentagon. The two share similar views when it comes to ‘woke’ policies in the military.

Read more: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wfla.com/news/local-news/trump-reportedly-considering-desantis-as-replacement-nominee-for-defense-secretary/amp/

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