In an interview with NBC News on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth, his choice to lead the Department of Defense, and said he does not believe Hegseth has a drinking problem following reports of excessive drinking.
Trump expressed optimism about Hegseth’s chances to get confirmed in the Senate following his supportive post on social media earlier on Friday, even as he acknowledged “people were a little bit concerned” after reports about his defense secretary pick’s drinking and claims of sexual misconduct.
When asked if he has confidence in Hegseth’s chances of being confirmed, Trump said, “Yes I do, I really do.”