Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Secretary of State, but his confirmation faced drama, particularly from several Republicans. Mitch McConnell, who initially voted ‘yes’ in committee, voted ‘no’ on the full confirmation, angering many Republicans. McConnell’s, actions sparked backlash on social media with critics accusing him of siding with Democrats and being out of touch with Trump supporters. Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski also voted ‘no,’ leading to a 50-50 tie and a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance.

Despite the controversy, President Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling him a great choice for the position.