The nomination of Hegseth by President-elect Donald Trump has been a contentious issue, with allegations of sexual assault, marital infidelity, and past alcohol abuse marring his reputation.
According to Mediaite, the discussion on NewsNation, hosted by Markie Martin, featured Li and conservative commentator Alexa Henning. The conversation centered around Hegseth's chances of surviving his confirmation hearings. Martin queried Henning, "Are things trending in the wrong direction for Seth?" Henning responded by highlighting Hegseth's active efforts in Washington to secure his confirmation, stating, "I know he’s been out there quite a lot. And I think he’s very qualified. He’s a veteran. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has two bronze stars."
In an unexpected twist, Li, a Democratic strategist, refrained from criticizing Hegseth's nomination. Li, who has shared screen space with Hegseth on Fox & Friends and is also his fellow Princetonian, offered a personal perspective. She said, "Thank you so much for having me. Well, actually, I think maybe you’re looking for someone to oppose this nomination, but I actually have personal interactions because I did on Fox and Friends. I met Pete, and he’s my fellow Princetonian, and I actually think he’s a pretty good guy."
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This unexpected endorsement from Li left Martin taken aback, to which Li responded, "I know, but fair is fair, right? I’m here. I’m not here to gaslight anybody. I’m just here to present the facts as I know it." She also acknowledged the challenges Hegseth faces, stating, "a lot of people are saying his nomination is in trouble because, see, he is definitely a fighter. As he told Meghan Kelly, he said Trump asked him to be tough as blank. And he’s certainly that way. And we’ll just see."
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This unexpected support for Hegseth from a Democratic strategist underscores the complexity of the political landscape. It remains to be seen how these developments will impact Hegseth's confirmation hearings and his potential role at the Pentagon.
