Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled secretary of defense pick, with Ron DeSantis
Two people with knowledge of the decision-making process say that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking of replacing troubled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
According to one source, DeSantis is highly contested.
Another told NBC News that DeSantis and Trump discussed the matter personally.
A source with knowledge of the exchange told NBC News Tuesday night that Trump spoke with the governor and asked him to do it.
According to NBC News on Tuesday, up to six Republican senators are unsure about their support for Hegseth, putting his nomination in doubt.
Overnight, the Wall Street Journal first revealed that DeSantis was being considered for the Cabinet position.
Two people familiar with the decision-making process said Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, ...