BREAKING: Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Trump Secretary of Defense, as VP JD Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Vote

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Late Friday, the US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote.

🚨 #BREAKING – IT’S OFFICIAL: JD Vance has cast the tie breaking vote, CONFIRMING Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, 51-50

CONGRATULATIONS SECRETARY HEGSETH!

America’s military has NEVER been in better hands.
pic.twitter.com/wJ86eeqhLS
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 25, 2025

I thought I was done voting in the senate 😂
— JD Vance (@JDVance) January 25, 2025

✅ CONFIRMED: Secretary of Defense @PeteHegseth pic.twitter.com/CYcGoC7EwL
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 25, 2025

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) reportedly cast a no vote.

A reporter asked President Donald Trump about McConnell’s no vote.

Reporter asks Trump about Mitch McConnell’s no vote on Pete Hegseth:

Trump: “I didn’t even know that. I just heard that we won. Winning is what matters right?” pic.twitter.com/IHkIdmpSrv
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) January 25, 2025

“I didn’t even know that. I just heard that we won. Winning is what matters right?” Trump replied.

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