The Utah Republican was one of a few GOP senators who had not declared how he would vote on Hegseth’s nomination. This makes Hegseth much more likely to clinch the Cabinet position.

Multiple protesters interrupted Pete Hegseth's opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing. Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, is facing an allegation of sexual assault and claims of excessive drinking.

Former GOP Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman, credited with advising Pete Hegseth, introduced Hegseth at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing and remained by his side throughout the proceedings. Coleman joins NewsNation's "CUOMO" to discuss his role in guiding Hegseth and the challenges faced during the hearing.