After Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard is the Trump nominee facing the most resistance

There's no evidence that Gabbard is a Russian spy or that she's compromised in any way. The problem is that people think she is. If she's confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence, that means our allies won't share information with us out of concern that she'll pass it along to Putin. It also means that her subordinates - most of whom are patriotic and committed to their jobs - will withhold information from her. Together, this means she won't be able to do her job - a job, I should add, she's not remotely qualified for.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5020625-tulsi-gabbard-trump-cabinet-nominee/

Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth is probably days if not hours from withdrawing his nomination, assuming Trump doesn't withdraw it first. Aside from the sexual assault and mismanagement of funds allegations (neither of which are necessarily disqualifying in this administration), Hegseth appears to have a drinking problem. Trump is a teetotaler and disapproves of drunkards. Reportedly, he's considering nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as Defense Secretary. Trump and DeSantis despise each other, but DeSantis would definitely be confirmed by the Senate. Another option is Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, who is a veteran and already serves on the Armed Forces committee.