参议院多数议员Thune告诉Trump提名的Pete Hegseth 很可能被确认为国防部长。 Senate Majority Leader Thune tells Trump nominee Pete Hegseth will likely be confirmed as Defense Secretary.

参议院多数党领袖John Thune私下告诉当选总统唐纳德·特朗普, 被提名为国防部长的皮特·赫格塞特, 很可能获得参议院足够多的赞成票。 Senate Majority Leader John Thune has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, will likely secure enough Senate votes for confirmation. Thune的发言人在联系时拒绝评论私人谈话或抽打计数。 Thune's spokesperson declined to comment on the private conversation or whip count when contacted. Hegseth面临关于性行为失检和饮酒的指控,但定于1月14日举行确认听证会。 Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol consumption but is set for a confirmation hearing on January 14th.