Navy data describe Donald Trump’s potential Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth as an “extremely proficient, battle-proven chief.”
The data, obtained by Fox News forward of Hegseth’s affirmation hearings this week, describe his “excellent” management abilities he demonstrated throughout his navy service, which included deployments to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, Iraq and Afghanistan.
In an officer analysis report carried out between 2005 and 2006, Hegseth was praised for his “excellent efficiency” and as an “extremely proficient, battle-proven chief.”
“Having taken cost of his platoon mere days earlier than deployment to Iraq in assist of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he successfully led his platoon by way of 5 months of fight,” the report learn.
“He deliberate and executed platoon operations starting from air assault raids to the protection of a ahead working base (FOB).”
The report additionally discovered that his “platoon remained bodily match and mentally prepared to satisfy the challenges of protracted missions in demanding situations.
It additionally discovered that Hegseth “greater than succesful to function independently, controlling not solely his squads but in addition air assist, oblique hearth assist and different exterior fight assist belongings.”
Since he was introduced as Donald Trump’s choose to steer the Pentagon, Democrats and RINO’s have sought to assault Hegseth’s character and popularity in a bid to scupper his probabilities of being confirmed.
Amongst their strains of assault have included a historic declare of sexual assault and ideas that he has an issue with alcohol.
Nevertheless, there’s a rising sense of confidence that Hegseth has the assist to go by way of the Senate affirmation course of.
In accordance with CBS, Senate Majority Chief John Thune has privately informed Trump he believes Hegseth has the required votes for approval.
He has additionally pledged to abstain from alcohol if confirmed to the position.
Over 500 veterans, together with former Navy SEALs, Inexperienced Berets, and repair members from varied branches, are set to march in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to again Hegseth’s nomination.
“The SEAL March for Pete Hegseth and attendance at listening to demonstrates sturdy and unwavering assist from the warrior class for Pete Hegseth as he strikes ahead along with his affirmation to grow to be Secretary of Protection,” the press launch reads.
Hegseth’s confirmation hearing will begin on Tuesday at 9:30AM ET in entrance of the Senate Armed Providers Committee.