Nashville Standard

United States Senator Bill Hagerty recently appeared on "Your World With Neil Cavuto" on Fox News to discuss his support for President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. Hagerty, a member of several Senate committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, expressed his backing for various nominees during the segment.

Hagerty shared his thoughts on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, stating, "Yes, I certainly would [support him]. I’ve met with him a number of times. I’ve really found my engagements with him to be quite refreshing." He emphasized the importance of addressing rising chronic disease rates in America and the need for transparency in health matters.

Regarding Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, Hagerty voiced strong support: “I support Pete; he’s gaining momentum every day that he’s here. He spends a lot of time in my office—he’s one of my constituents—but I think, again, he’s gaining momentum.” Hagerty highlighted Hegseth's leadership qualities and educational background as assets for tackling military recruitment and retention challenges.

Hagerty also commented on the reconciliation process in Congress: “I actually think it’s going to be sorted out over the course of the next couple of weeks. We all want to see this done as quickly as possible." He underscored the urgency in addressing border security, tax extensions, and energy dominance issues.

Additionally, Hagerty addressed concerns about drones flying over New Jersey: “I certainly believe the same thing [that the Biden Administration knows more than they’re revealing]. [The Pentagon has] got to know what’s going on.” He called for more transparency from authorities regarding these incidents.