In a dramatic turn of events during a late-night confirmation session, Pete Hegseth was officially confirmed as Secretary of Defense on Friday. The tie-breaking vote came down to Vice President JD Vance, as three prominent Republican Senators—Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins—opted to vote against Hegseth’s confirmation.
While opposition from Murkowski and Collins was anticipated, all eyes were on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram had earlier hinted that the Kentucky senator might vote against Hegseth, and his prediction proved accurate. McConnell ultimately sided with Democrats in rejecting the nominee.
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McConnell’s decision sparked outrage among conservatives, especially after he was seen hobbling across the Senate floor to shake hands with Democrats following his “no” vote. The optics infuriated many within the GOP base, who have increasingly criticized McConnell’s leadership as out of touch with the party’s grassroots.
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