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

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.

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.

‘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 ...

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 ...

Initial Republican holdout supporting Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, questioned the nominee about her top three issues during his hearing Tuesday morning.

But one prominent Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a veteran and sexual assault survivor, came under harsh criticism for her skepticism toward Hegseth and eventually announced she ...

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 ...