Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a key GOP vote in the Senate’s confirmation of Trump nominees, has recently come under fire for her opposition to Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense.
On Sunday, she announced plans to meet with Hegseth but remained vague on whether she would vote to confirm him.
On Monday, Ernst met with Hegseth in what Hegseth described as a “very good meeting.”
Hegseth, who has known Ernst for 10 years, shared, “The more we talk, the more we are reminded that we are two combat veterans and we are dedicated to defense.”
.@hegseth emerges from a second meeting with Sen. Ernst calling it a “very good meeting.” He said he’s known her for 10 years, “the more we talk, the more we are reminded that we are two combat veterans and we are dedicated to defense.” pic.twitter.com/xkEoKdoiCH
— Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) December 9, 2024
Ernst faced growing pressure from voters for her unwillingness to pledge support for Hegseth, who has the full force of MAGA behind him. It appears that the public pressure she was facing moved the needle, and Ernst announced her intention to support Hegseth.
VICTORY – Joni Ernst…
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