Fox News anchor Bret Baier has provided a positive update on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense.
During a segment on Fox News, Baier said there’s been “growing optimism” with Trump’s team that Hegseth’s nomination is moving in the “right direction” with Republican senators.
“I think there is this growing optimism with the President-elect and his team that they are making progress and that Pete Hegseth is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel,” Baier said.“
And I wonder if you are feeling at all, introspective at all, about that was, according to the Mueller report and according to your Republican colleagues, an overstatement?
And I wonder if you think, in any way, you helped set the table for these disruptors?”
Tapper asked.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier shared an optimistic outlook on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Department of Defense, following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement.
Baier reported on growing confidence within Trump’s team regarding Hegseth’s path forward in securing the role, noting that there has been a noticeable shift of momentum with Republican senators.
During a segment on Fox News, Baier remarked, “There is growing optimism with the President-elect and his team that they are making progress, and Pete Hegseth is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
He continued, acknowledging that the nomination is moving in the “right direction,” with signs that Hegseth’s confirmation could soon be a reality.
Hegseth, a decorated military veteran and outspoken political commentator, has garnered support from prominent figures within the GOP.
The nomination has been a topic of intense discussion, but as Baier highlighted, optimism within the Trump team is on the rise.
Baier’s report came amid broader political debates surrounding the administration’s defense strategy, and Hegseth’s credentials are being scrutinized. However, his supporters point to his deep military background and policy experience as qualities that make him a strong candidate.
Baier’s positive assessment comes as Republican senators have begun to signal increasing approval of the pick, with a final vote expected in the coming weeks.
In a separate exchange, CNN’s Jake Tapper raised questions about the influence of previous Republican rhetoric on the political climate, asking Baier if certain narratives may have contributed to the environment surrounding the nomination. “I wonder if you think, in any way, you helped set the table for these disruptors?” Tapper posed to Baier.
The conversation underscored the tensions and complexities that have surrounded the Trump administration’s major cabinet appointments.
As the confirmation process unfolds, all eyes are on Hegseth’s nomination, with hopes high among Trump’s team for a swift and smooth approval.
