Senator Ernst Says She Will ‘Support’ Hegseth Through Process, Though Stops Short of Saying She Will Vote To Confirm

The senator, who is up for reelection in 2026, is already facing threats of a primary challenge from Trump’s allies.

Senator Ernst arrives for a meeting of Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, November 13, 2024, at Washington. — Senator Ernst arrives for a meeting of Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, November 13, 2024, at Washington. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

MATTHEW RICE

Dec 9, 2024, 05:05 PM ET