Key facts
- GOP lawmakers are concerned about Doug Hegseth's approach to Democratic lawmakers.
- Hegseth is accused of excluding Democrats from Pentagon budget briefings.
- This exclusion could jeopardize President Donald Trump's proposed Pentagon budget increase.
- Democratic support is needed in the Senate for the funding effort to succeed.
- Republican candidates are not commenting on campaign donations from Max Miller.
- Max Miller is the GOP candidate for Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
- Miller is facing allegations.
- Miller remains on the ballot for the election.
- The GOP party is required to support Miller.
Republicans are voicing concerns that the approach taken by Doug Hegseth, who they allege is excluding Democratic lawmakers from crucial briefings, could imperil President Donald Trump's proposed increase for the Pentagon budget. This strategy risks alienating Democrats whose support is necessary for the funding measure to pass in the Senate. Without bipartisan backing, the proposed budget increase may ultimately fail.