Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of South Dakota has expressed his concerns regarding President-elect Donald Trump's defense department pick, Pete Hegseth. Cramer has urged Hegseth to commit to abstaining from alcohol consumption, at least throughout his term as secretary. This request stems from Cramer's personal experience with alcoholism, as his son Isaac tragically passed away in 2018 due to liver and kidney failure resulting from alcohol addiction.
The Trump transition team was caught off guard by a 2017 sexual assault allegation against Hegseth, which was further exacerbated when a related police report came to light. Subsequently, numerous media reports have surfaced detailing alleged past transgressions by Hegseth, leading to a dwindling patience within Trump's inner circle.
Cramer emphasized the importance of addressing any personal issues from the past, stating that they must be unequivocally resolved. He expressed a desire for redemption, highlighting the need for Hegseth to demonstrate a clear break from his alleged past behavior. Cramer stressed the seriousness of the allegations and the necessity for Hegseth to prove that he has changed for the better moving forward.
