"Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) was asked by a reporter if he still had confidence in Hegseth's leadership, and he answered, The question will be based on the facts as we find them out, we're going to have some discussions within the committee. Until such times we know the full facts, we won't be making comment. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) also refused to answer when asked the same question, saying, I don't have, at this point, I guess, an evaluation of the secretary."
"Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker (R-MS) told reporters on Monday that he spoke with Hegseth and told him, I think it's best we get our classified briefings so that we'll have the ground truth and also the documents and video. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), the leading critic in the GOP of the Trump administration's attacks on alleged drug boats, added, Yesterday they said, absolutely Pete says he didn't do it.' and then today, they admit that he did it."
Republican senators declined to immediately endorse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after allegations that he ordered a second deadly strike on survivors of an alleged drug-running boat. Sen. Mike Rounds said decisions would be based on facts and committee discussions before commenting. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he had no evaluation of the secretary at that point and emphasized national safety under President Trump's leadership. Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker requested classified briefings to obtain ground truth, documents, and video. Sen. Rand Paul criticized conflicting statements about Hegseth's involvement. The White House confirmed the second strike was authorized by Hegseth and carried out by Adm. Frank M. Bradley.
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