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News Press Releases Joni Ernst Pete Hegseth Tuesday, Jan 14 2025

Joni Ernst Abandons Values to Support Alleged Sex Criminal Pete Hegseth Through Confirmation Hearing

Jan 14, 2025

Trump’s horrendous pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, will be going through the Senate Armed Services Committee to defend his disastrous record of alleged sexual assault, financial crimes, and history of alcohol abuse.

Joni Ernst, who is up for reelection in 2026, has already met with Hegseth twice and released a statement that she will “support him through the process,” despite her past efforts to address sexual assault against women in the military.

Learn more about Pete Hegseth’s disqualifying history in MAGAfiles, American Bridge’s comprehensive research and messaging platform on Trump’s second term cabinet nominees.

“If Joni Ernst votes to confirm an alleged sex criminal, she’d be sending yet another clear message that she’ll ditch her values at a moment’s notice if it is to appease Trump,” said American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson Nico Delgado. “After attempting to build a political reputation for supporting women in the military, Ernst is throwing that all away just so that she can avoid a primary and hang on to her Senate seat. Iowans deserve better than a cowardly senator who abandons her supposed morals at the drop of a hat.”


Published: Jan 14, 2025

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