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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced her support for Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense Monday evening, marking a reversal from her earlier reluctance to back the embattled nominee. Ernst’s decision came just days after she indicated skepticism about Hegseth\u2019s qualifications for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to<\/a> Politico<\/em>, Ernst\u2019s shift followed a concerted effort by President-elect Trump\u2019s allies to persuade her. The report describes an intense pressure campaign that reportedly left the senator’s political life \u201cextremely uncomfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediaite<\/em> further reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last Thursday, after meeting with Hegseth, who has been accused of sexual assault and alcohol abuse, Ernst, a veteran and sexual assault survivor, told Fox News\u2019 Bill Hemmer<\/strong> that she was undecided on his nomination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think for a number of our senators, they want to make sure that any allegations have been cleared, and that\u2019s why we have to have a very thorough vetting process,\u201d she said at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, after another meeting with Hegseth, Ernst changed her tune<\/a> in a statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I appreciate Pete Hegseth\u2019s responsiveness and respect for the process. Following our encouraging conversations, Pete committed to completing a full audit of the Pentagon and selecting a senior official who will uphold the roles and value of our servicemen and women \u2014 based on quality and standards, not quotas \u2014 and who will prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

However, sources close to the matter strongly implied Ernst\u2019s change of heart went beyond a productive discussion with Hegseth. One Trump ally, speaking to Politico<\/em>, emphasized the role of grassroots activism, saying Ernst faced “an onslaught of criticism from MAGA activists” and \u201cgot the message loud and clear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In recent days, allies of Trump adopted an approach that is not novel for the president-elect and his followers: Make life extremely uncomfortable for anyone who dares to oppose him. The swarm of MAGA attacks that Sen. Joni Ernst has experienced is a warning of what\u2019s in store for others who express skepticism of his personnel choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days after signaling she continued to have serious concerns about confirming Hegseth, Ernst on Monday sounded a different note. She described their conversation Monday afternoon as \u201cencouraging,\u201d said she would \u201csupport\u201d Hegseth through the process, touted some of the commitments he made to her about what he would do in the role, and suggested she would only take allegations against him seriously if they come from named accusers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The change in tune followed an aggressive push for Hegseth by top Trump allies and supporters, as well as a defiant performance by the Defense secretary nominee that has Trump\u2019s team bullish on him getting confirmed. But it\u2019s not just Hegseth. Trump allies believe his choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, and his nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, are in a stronger position as well.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

With a narrow Senate majority, endorsements from key Republican senators like Ernst are critical to the prospects of Trump\u2019s nominees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: Trump Gives Jaw Dropping Response Over Potential Biden Revenge Scheme<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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