Senator Susan Collins and Senator Lisa Mulkovsky, the main state of the main state, announced that they would oppose the next two Republican members of the Defense Defense Secretary of Pete Hescess. It has announced that Donald Trump’s cabinet selection publicly and raises new doubts. Possibility of confirmation of controversy candidates.
MURKOWSKI showed her opposition to HEGSETH in a statement shared in social media on Thursday. She criticized the fox News host and the Army veteran as lacking the experience and personality needed to lead Pentagon.
“I have to conclude that after a thorough evaluation, I can’t support the secretary of the Secretary of Defense,” Murkowski wrote. “I praise Pete Hegousth’s service to our country, including leading the army in battle and defending a veteran, but these achievements were my nomination. It does not reduce important concerns.
Immediately after Murkowski announced, Collins opposes the procedure on the procedure of HegSeth’s ultimate voting, and publishes her own statement in detail the reservations of the Cabinet selection.
“After careful consideration, I decided to vote against Pete Hegouss’s Secretary of Defense,” said Collins. “I am grateful for his courageous military service and continuous commitment to our service members and his family, but he is worried that he has no experience and perspective to succeed. “
Given the 53-47 benefits of the Republican Party in the Senate, Hesthes can afford to lose three votes, assuming all the Democratic Senate opposition to his nomination. HEGSETH overcome the procedure in the Senate on Thursday afternoon, and 51 Republican members voted to promote the nomination, but it is unknown whether he has the support that he needs to confirm. 。
The test voting was held in front of the Senate’s Armed Service Committee, one week after Hegoses controversy. The Democratic Party has burned a candidate for sexual assault, excessive alcohol, and claims for the financial management of two non -profit organizations he supervised.
On Wednesday, Jack Reed of Road Island, the top Democratic Party of the committee, confirmed that the Senator had received an oath statement from Hegzes’s former sister -in -law. 。 Hegs denied the claim and said his ex -wife, Samantha Hegousth, said he had never abused her.
Murkowski continued with her statement. “Sexual assault and excessive drinks do nothing to calm my concerns, but HegSeth’s past actions that have been recognized, including affair on multiple opportunities, are not keen on someone. Show the lack of the army.
MURKWOSKI and COLLINS also suggest that women should not be allowed to serve the role of battle.
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“I and I had a frank conversation in December about his past statements and obvious evolved views,” said Collins. “I am not convinced that his position for a woman who serves the role of battle has changed. Women account for nearly 18 % of our active troops. They are critical of our defense. We continue to make valuable contributions.
“I’ve been claiming that a woman who wants to serve for a long time and can meet the strict standards of the role of battle should be able to do so. Many women have this difficult feat. Prove that you can achieve it. “
MURKOWSKI, on the other hand, “I regret that it is important to confirm the Secretary of Defense, considering the global security environment we are active (;), but not to support HegSeth. Masu.”
The Senate is expected to make a final vote for Hesces on Friday night.
