Cringe-inducing, that sit-down may have done the nominee more damage than good.
It looks like Pete is doing well now, an unusually measured Trump toldMTPsKristen Welkerin the interview excerpts.
I mean, people were a little bit concerned.
(L-R) Donald Trump and Pete HegsethGetty; NBC News
Hes a young guy, with a tremendous track record actually.
He was a good student at both.
Hes a very smart guy.
Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters after meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on ThursdayGetty Images
Ive known him through Fox, but Ive known him for a long time.
And hes basically a military guy.
Every time I talk to him, all he wants to talk about is the military.
Hes a military guy.
Meet The Pressinterview with Trump will air in full at 10:30 a.m.
