Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania has confirmed his vote in favor of Pete Hegseth as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense. Senator McCormick, a Republican, emphasized his support due to Hegseth’s military background and commitment to U.S. defense.
“Pete has put his life on the line to defend America as a combat veteran in Iraq and Afghanistan. I trust he will prioritize our warfighters,” McCormick stated. He also expressed confidence that Hegseth, alongside President Trump, would effectively transform the Department of Defense, emphasizing a policy of “peace through strength.”
Pete Hegseth is recognized for his service as an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard with deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. His military honors include two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge. Previously, Hegseth was CEO of Concerned Veterans for America, a veterans advocacy group.
For further information, contact Meghan Rodgers at meghan_rodgers@mccormick.senate.gov.
