During his time as a Fox News host, Hegseth has been critical of some of the Senate Republicans he needs to win over. He has lobbed his fair share of criticisms since President-elect Donald Trump ...

Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / ) Pete Hegseth, the defense ...

The North Carolina senator, who recently said he did not plan to run for re-election, said the defense secretary’s decisions have been amateurish and show he is unfit to lead a large organization.

‘Morning Joe’ Says Lack of Republican Criticism of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary Pick Shows ‘The Power of Trump’ “These men and women in the Senate, these men and women in the House ...

The Republican senator also leveled a damning accusation over the response to the war. ... Hegseth shot back over Coons’ criticism of his statement. He said he served with allies in Afghanistan.

In recent weeks, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been the target of many criticisms and attacks about his competence. His opponents will have you believe they are condemning him because of ...

Republican senators came out firing during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s hearing Wednesday before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on armed forces. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) immed… ...

Senate Republicans are experiencing a new case of heartburn over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a spate of Pentagon staff firings in recent weeks and the emergence of a second Signal chat ...

Hegseth amps up criticism of ‘leakers’ after more scrutiny of Signal usage. The defense secretary has not denied a new report but insisted that no classified information was shared, seeking to ...

Pete Hegseth has criticized GOP senators since Donald Trump’s initial win in 2016, being notably critical of outgoing leader Sen. Mitch McConnell.