Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how important it is for Hegseth to be confirmed given the “dangerous” times the United States is facing.

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host Hegseth to be the new Secretary of Defense. His hearing Tuesday, Jan. 14, was the first in a series of confirmation hearings to vet the incoming president's top choices for key leadership roles.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. secretary of defense, is facing a barrage of questions from members of the powerful Senate committee led by Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker.

What compels a man at the peak of a career to violate fundamental principles voiced over three decades?” Stevens asks of Wicker. The post GOP Strategist Decries Senator He Helped Get Elected For Bowing to Pete Hegseth first appeared on Mediaite.

I haven’t criticized former clients, but watching my old friend debase himself before a manifestly unqualified Pentagon nominee forces my hand.

The Pentagon isn’t ready to fight conflicts of the future and must adapt quickly to accelerate the production of defense technologies that it needs, said Sen. Roger Wicker, (R., Miss.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee,

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) appeared satisfied with Pete Hegseth's testimony at his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Wicker chaired a bombastic meeting where senators highlighted accusations against Hegseth for sexual misconduct,

"We must not underestimate the importance of having a top-shelf communicator as secretary of defense," Wicker said.

Sen. Roger Wicker (R., Miss.), chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, opened the hearing by asking Pete Hegseth to address allegations from “anonymous sources.” Hegseth called allegations of sexual assault and other claims a “coordinated smear campaign” from left-wing media,

Spotted in the crowd were Sean Parnell, a former Army Ranger and conservative media personality, and Tim Kennedy, an ex-UFC fighter and former Green Beret. The group, which was buzzing with excitement ahead of the hearing, appeared to cheer for Hegseth and shout "USA!" as the hearing got underway.

Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.