Prominent Fox News hosts Mark Levin and Tammy Bruce publicly criticized Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for their reported attempts to obstruct Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense. The sharp rebukes highlight escalating tensions over President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections as his administration readies for a second term.
Levin, the host of Life, Liberty & Levin, accused Ernst of orchestrating a covert effort to rally Republican opposition against Hegseth, a Fox News contributor and former Army officer known for his strong conservative views. “Joni Ernst is the ringleader seeking to derail Pete Hegseth’s nomination,” Levin posted. “She has worked to organize Republican opposition in the Senate and deny Hegseth a rollcall vote on his nomination.” Levin also accused Graham of “lobbying hard” against Hegseth’s confirmation, as his remarks reflect a growing frustration among Trump allies who see Hegseth’s nomination as crucial to overhauling U.S. defense policy.
