Rep. Jim Banks U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Jim Banks U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Jim Banks, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's 3rd district, has expressed strong support for Pete Hegseth as President Trump's Secretary of Defense through a series of tweets. Banks, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 and previously served in the Indiana Senate from 2010 to 2016, shared his thoughts on social media regarding Hegseth's confirmation and subsequent swearing-in.
On January 24, 2025, Jim Banks tweeted his support for Pete Hegseth's nomination by stating: "I stand with Pete Hegseth and he has my full support to be President Trump’s Secretary of Defense. The Senate must confirm him now!"
Following this initial statement, on January 25, 2025, Banks confirmed the appointment with enthusiasm: "CONFIRMED: PETE HEGSETH Under President Trump’s leadership, Secretary Hegseth will make our military stronger and our country safer than ever before. Let’s get to work!"
Later that day, Jim Banks participated in the ceremonial swearing-in event for Secretary Pete Hegseth. He posted about this occasion on social media: "Proud to join my Senate Armed Services Committee colleagues today as we watched Secretary Pete Hegseth sworn in by @VP Vance "
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