Hegseth’s former colleagues have interviewed Trump’s defense secretary pick -- and defended and championed him.

Two Republican senators have been contacted by former colleagues of embattled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Raw Story reported Wednesday. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson told the outlet that he spoke with “pretty solid references” for the former Fox & Friends Weekend co-host.

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