Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's Defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements amid growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation.

The Trump transition team was growing concerned about Hegseth’s path to confirmation and was actively looking at potential replacements, a person familiar with the matter said.

Pete Hegseth went on the offense in Congress and in the media Wednesday, trying to salvage a nomination to lead the Pentagon that has been pushed to the precipice by allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking.