Categories Selected Articles Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership Post author By Mike Nova Post date January 25, 2025 Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. ← Trump Tries To Fire Inspectors General, Likely Violating Federal Law → Here are the 7 Democrats that voted for Noem as Homeland Security secretary