Trump reaction to Hegseth confirmation: 'I think Pete's going to be a great secretary of defense.'

Donald Trump's defense secretary Pete Hegseth was confirmed for the role after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie vote to confirm Hegseth as the Pentagon's new leader.

Trump provided reaction to confirmation for a spot in his cabinet while departing Los Angeles after surveying damage as a result of California wildfires.

[sandspurpatch]

I am watching California turning Red by the minute.

[stevenundzid]

Thank you President Trump! Please be sure to keep trusting God we are all praying for you !

[mikemjlove]

This guy is unstoppable. You may not like everything about him, but you can't tell that he's so open to interview, working day and night and just being in public is his thing.

[shirleycallorina]

McConnell needs to go.
He's done nothing for the American people

[hesabubblebuddy]

This is a man of action who gets things done. Been waiting a long time for this.

[SV-nkwe]

Trump brilliantly handled to woman who was trying to dig up dirt by asking about McConnel. Yes, winning IS what matters!!

[jaywilldoit]

This man is a MACHINE! Flying around the country and already back and giving yet another interview. MY GOD!!!!

[melindajavier]

He is a smart and hardworking man, that is why he is where he is right now in every aspect of his life! Love him! A total inspiration! ❤👍🙏🏻

[victorb]

President talking directly to the press with no filters or screening and talking about being on the same team to get terrible situations resolved. Hope this kind of leadership permeates and sticks around for a while.

[betterdays]

This folks is what a POTUS is supposed to look like! Thank you, Mr. President 🇺🇸 M.A.G.A

[SuperChansy]

Wow going home after zipping to 2 states on opposite coasts

[bg]

this guy loves to talk to the press! love this president!

[SterlingsOpinion]

Press is actually getting questions answered

[dannguyen]

he looked very tired, let him rest please.

[ericwallentine]

50+1 votes or 99 votes. Doesn't matter. Same result.

[normagordon]

Thanks Vice President JD Vance... Thank you!💯❤🇺🇸🙏🏽✝️🕊️

[Justin-hzbh]

How old is he? He's got more energy than me and I'm 44. This dude just keeps going and going and going.

[alicefagan]

Our President looks tired.God bless him and the first lady

[barnandhome]

“We’re on the same team, we wanna get it fixed”. W

[mark]

The joy of the Lord is your strength, Mr. President!! ❤