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Sen. Graham Defends Hegseth Amidst Controversy Before Pentagon Confirmation

Sen. Lindsey Graham supports Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Pentagon chief despite anonymous allegations, urging accusers to come forward.

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Updated: Dec 15th, 2024, 2:12 PM ET

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Sen. Lindsey Graham supports the Pentagon nomination of Pete Hegseth, deeming anonymous allegations against him as unsubstantiated. He reiterated the necessity for accusers to present credible claims. Graham draws parallels to Justice Kavanaugh’s confirmation controversy, stating that uncorroborated claims should not derail Hegseth’s nomination, who he believes deserves a fair assessment based on credibility.

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