Roger Wicker
Role at the time: US senator and chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee
Condemned
Statement summary
Roger Wicker said he would not have prioritized the proposed reductions and had received little advance notice.
“wouldn't have made that a priority”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)GOP senators, blindsided by Hegseth, demand notice, transparency · The HillDirectly attributed interviews with Roger Wicker, Susan Collins, Joni Ernst and Thom Tillis. The Collins passage specifies Wednesday, September 30; other interview dates are unspecified.
Bolton reports Senate responses to Hegseth's proposed 20% reduction in general and admiral positions. Some passages recall earlier confirmation-hearing remarks; those earlier remarks are distinct from the interviews reported here.
Why we used this label
Criticizes the priority and consultation surrounding the proposed reductions; does not endorse the plan.