BREAKING NEWS: Pete Hegseth makes a major announcement! WATCH BELOW👇

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for defense secretary, has made a forceful statement on Wednesday, affirming his determination to secure the role. Amid ongoing questions regarding his qualifications and past conduct, Hegseth pledged to “fight like hell” to demonstrate that he is the right person to lead the Department of Defense.

However, his confirmation is not guaranteed. Republican senators have expressed concerns over allegations of misconduct related to Hegseth’s career, including his time as a Fox News host and his prior military service. Reports have even surfaced that a fellow service member had flagged Hegseth as a potential “insider threat.”

The message being heard from senators involved in the confirmation process is that all other distractions must be set aside. “Everything else that distracts from that shouldn’t be happening. That’s the message I’m hearing from Senators in that advise and consent process. It’s been a wonderful process,” they stated.