Pentagon Pete Faces Senate Humiliation Over Handpicked Goon:
Republicans say Pete Hegseth can’t push his chosen candidate into a top post in the Defense ...
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Some Republican Senators Resist Hegseth’s Army Secretary CandidateSean Parnell denies earlier allegations; President Trump has not formally nominated a successor for the vacant post.
Key FactsSep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Senator Kevin Cramer considers Parnell’s appointment nearly impossible because of domestic-violence allegations; Parnell denies them.
- Senator Thom Tillis said he would oppose Parnell if nominated and criticized his restrictions on Pentagon journalists.
- Dan Driscoll resigned at the end of August; President Trump has not formally nominated his successor.
- Adam Telle is serving as acting Army Secretary; Senator Tommy Tuberville supports him and praises his work.
His record, particularly the spousal abuse stuff, is just a bridge too far for the vast majority of people.— Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), telling The Washington Sun on Friday that the idea of Sean Parnell’s nomination to Army Secretary is untenable due to his record, including domestic violence allegations.
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