The Senate of the United States of America (Upper House of Congress) approved the candidacy of the former leading television channel of FOX CHIGSET for the position of Minister of Defense of the country. All Democrats, as well as two Republicans, opposed this.

At the same time, the Republican majority had enough votes to confirm Hegseth's candidacy to head the Pentagon, Axios reports.. 51 Senator spoke “for”, 49 voted “against”, including two representatives of the republican party - Lisa Murkovsky and Suzen Collins.

This is only procedural voting and senators can change their voice during the final vote. It will take place on Friday, January 24.

Pete Hegseth - 44-year-old former Fox News host, former National Guard officer who served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, retired with the rank of major. Since 2014 he has been a political commentator. His nomination was accompanied by a number of scandals and revelations. In particular, the hegset was accused of sexual harassment, excessive consumption of alcohol and financial fraud.

In addition, Hegseth's candidacy raised concerns due to his inexperience in politics and managing large structures.