S*nate M*jority L*ader J*hn Th*ne Pr*vately T*lls Pr*sident Tr*mp C*binet N*minee Has N*eded V*tes For C*nfirmation, R*port S*ys

According to CBS News, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has privately told President Trump that Pete Hegseth should have the necessary votes for confirmation as defense secretary.

However, a spokesman for Thune refused to provide details when asked about the matter.

“Two things we don’t discuss publicly: Whip counts and private