She said she would listen to him
The media has gotten ahead of itself…..
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Monday said she had an “encouraging” meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s embattled pick to lead the Pentagon.
Ernst, who has emerged as a key figure in whether Hegseth is confirmed by the Senate, said after the pair’s second meeting that she appreciated Hegseth’s “responsiveness and respect for the process.”
“Following our encouraging conversations, Pete committed to completing a full audit of the Pentagon and selecting a senior official who will uphold the roles and value of our servicemen and women — based on quality and standards, not quotas — and who will prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks,” she said in a statement.
“As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.”….
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