Hegseth is also receiving support from his former Fox News colleagues. His morning co-host, Will Cain, shared a social media post that included “on-the-record statements” from people who have worked with him.

10 “anonymous sources” for @NBCNews.

Here’s your on the record statements from people who worked with @PeteHegseth. I know there’s MANY more of you. Drop it here. 👇@dbongino @NBSaphierMD @Johnny_Joey @kylenabecker pic.twitter.com/OkvTY4J5iu

— Will Cain (@willcain) December 4, 2024

Meanwhile, the co-hosts of Fox & Friends co-hosts delivered their own defense of Hegseth on Wednesday’s edition of the morning show. “Physically, Pete is cut out of stone,” Brian Kilmeade said. “The guy eats healthier, acts healthier, works harder, and literally works on his ranch. He has a lifestyle that reflects his discipline.”

Hegseth’s mother, Penelope Hegseth, also stopped by Fox & Friends on Wednesday to publicly defend her son after previously writing an e-mail in 2018 that referred to him as an “abuser of women.”

“I don’t believe any of that is true,” she emphasized during her appearance. Hegseth is still meeting with Republican senators in Washington, D.C. to garner support for his nomination.