Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential Trump defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out: Sources

A growing number of senators have privately signaled that they are not inclined to vote to confirm #PeteHegseth as President-elect #DonaldTrump's next defense secretary, leading #Trump's advisers to begin discussing who may be a viable replacement, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Sources tell ABC News that at least six senators have privately indicated that they don't intend to vote for #Hegseth amid the growing allegations about his mistreatment of women. MORE: https://abc7.com/post/ron-desantis-joni-ernst-potential-trump-defense-secretary-nominees-hegseth-drops-sources/15622627/