Scott Jennings lays out specific plan to Hegseth for combating smears

CNN’s Scott Jennings has some advice for Pete Hegseth, who is the most recent victim of the smear machine’s battle against President-elect Donald Trump.

Since being nominated to a cabinet position by Trump, Hegseth has faced all kinds of mudslinging, smears, and attempts to malign his character. So much so, that some are drawing parallels between his treatment, and the treatment of Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh.

Jennings took note of this during a CNN panel, dishing out some salient advice for moving forward.

My comments on Hegseth situation tonight. Some Republicans getting Kavanaugh vibes from the piling on. Putting folks under oath would help. Plus a solid Three Amigos reference on @cnn. pic.twitter.com/7HR0IkdKqH

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) December 6, 2024

“To a lot of Republicans right now, some of this is starting to feel like the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing,” he noted. “We have a lot of anonymous, a lot of innuendo, a lot of people using words like ‘voluminous.’ And people sort of piling on here without substantive, on-the-record stuff to back it up.”

“So what I would recommend is that he continue to fight for his own reputation, if we get to a hearing then we put everybody under oath and then we see where the chips fall,” he continued. “He’s got two fights. One is reputational and one is also can you do the job?”

X users sounded off on the recommendation:

That’s exactly what he needs to do. But because the pressure campaign worked on Gaetz, although his situation with the ethics committee played a role, gave them enough momentum to go after others. We can’t give an inch, because they will take a mile.

— Michael Butler (@MDButler81) December 6, 2024

America likes Hegseth, but Trump is the only opinion that should matter. Sec Def should not be a politician, which 99% of the Pentagon is today.

— Brandon’s Crew Chief (@RWReagan1) December 6, 2024

They reuse the same accusations over and over again, rinse and repeat.

— Marc (@gopher_marc) December 6, 2024

You are a rock star. Thank you for putting up with their BS and standing firm. I enjoy watching you share your points and hold your ground. Hoping Pete will do the same- he is THE guy.

His head and his heart is all in, he’s willing to step up for the country again and even with…

— Rockstar24 (@RockstarCat2024) December 6, 2024

You need hazard pay for going in that lions den. I think you like it though, you are very good at this!

— leslie (@leslie59904273) December 6, 2024

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