Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, said on Wednesday he would not "back down" as new misconduct allegations cause growing concern among Republican senators tasked with whether to confirm him.

Pete Hegseth is vowing not to withdraw his name for President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct and drunken behavior at work.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct in his past.

President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.

President-elect Trump is now considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis for his Defense Secretary pick, according to two sources who are familiar with the decision-making. NBC News' Ali Vitali reports more from Capitol Hill on Hegseth meeting with Republican Senators today.

The president-elect discussed the role with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter said.

Penelope Hegseth's appearance comes as Trump is reportedly considering Ron DeSantis for defense secretary instead