Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) on Sunday did not directly address questions regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an interview on NBC News's "Meet the Press." When asked by host Kristen Welker if he still had confidence in Hegseth, Kennedy stated, "Well, it’s not my place to have confidence in him." This comes as other Republicans express concerns regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran and recent turnover among senior Defense staff.
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Sen. John Kennedy avoids questions on support for Defense Secretary Hegseth
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) refrained from expressing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an interview on "Meet the Press." His comments follow growing concerns among Republicans about the Iran war and changes in senior Defense personnel.
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