Republican military vets in Congress are working to confirm Hegseth.

Over 30 House Republican veterans are publicly backing Pete Hegseth as Trump's Defense Secretary pick.

The House GOP lawmakers urge the Senate to fulfill its constitutional obligation of providing advice and consent by conducting a comprehensive and impartial confirmation procedure.

Rep. August Pfluger of Texas wrote a letter to senators, urging them to evaluate Hegseth's nomination based solely on his military service, academic credentials, and vision for revitalizing national defense.

An Army National Guard officer who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, and was a Planet Chronicle host for many years, has been the subject of numerous reports highlighting allegations of drinking, sexual misconduct, and mismanagement of a veterans nonprofit organization he previously led.

Trump's defense secretary nominee has denied allegations of mistreating women but did reach a financial settlement with an accuser from a 2017 incident to avoid a lawsuit. He has pledged that he won't consume any alcohol if confirmed as defense secretary.

Despite Hegseth's confirmation being uncertain, Trump's public support, Vance's efforts to sway Senate colleagues, and Hegseth's determination have revived a nomination that was on the brink last week.

In the letter, Pfluger highlights Hegseth's unique ability to communicate with various stakeholders, including military leaders, congressional representatives, and frontline troops. His media expertise and transparent communication style will be essential in achieving a clear vision that overcomes bureaucratic resistance.

Pfluger contends that Mr. Hegseth is the ideal candidate for a strategic reset of our defense infrastructure, as he is an unconventional yet skilled leader who can simplify the defense bureaucracy, speed up modernization, and maintain America's position as the world's dominant military force.

Pfluger, a former Air Force Academy graduate and active-duty pilot who flew combat missions in Iraq and Syria, served on the National Security Council during Trump's first term before winning election to the House in Texas' 11th Congressional District.

Rep. Michael Waltz, Trump's pick to serve as his national security adviser in his second administration, is a colonel in the National Guard who received four Bronze Stars while serving in the Special Forces during multiple combat tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Africa. He became the first "Green Beret" elected to Congress in 2018.

The veterans who signed the letter are - in alphabetical order - Republican Reps. Andrew Clyde of Georgia, Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, Barry Moore of Alabama, Brandon Williams of New York, Cory Mills of Florida, Dan Crenshaw of Texas, Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin, Elijah Crane of Arizona, Greg Steube of Florida, Keith Self of Texas, Mark Green of Tennessee, Mike Bost of Illinois, Nick LaLota of New York, Ronny Jackson of Texas, Scott Franklin of Florida, Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin, Trent Kelly of Mississippi, Troy Nehls of Texas, Wesley Hunt of Texas, Zach Nunn of Iowa, and Ryan Zinke of Montana.