According to US political commentator Christopher Hale, citing sources within the Tennessee Republican Party, Trump is pushing for Defense Secretary Hergsays to become a U.S. Senator from Tennessee. The proposed plan involves Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn resigning from her Senate seat early, with outgoing Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointing Hergsays to succeed her. This move would give Trump the opportunity to nominate and secure confirmation of a new Defense Secretary before the Republicans lose control of the Senate.