Hegseth questioned on infidelity, women in combat, and alcohol in confirmation
- The U.S. Senate held confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth on January 14.
- Hegseth faced allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct, which he acknowledged during the hearing.
- He confirmed that women will have access to combat roles, despite his past comments against it.
- Multiple Republicans expressed support for Hegseth after the hearing, while Democrats questioned his qualifications and past statements.
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Democrats Grill Hegseth on Rape Allegation, Drunkenness and Women in Combat
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to become defense secretary, appears to be moving toward confirmation after a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday. He was grilled over his alleged history of sexual misconduct, reports of frequent public drunkenness at work, financial mismanagement at veterans’ organizations he led, and statements he has made disparaging women, LGBTQ people and others in the military. Hegseth’s confirmation can only be blocked
Confirmation Train Wreck: Gillibrand Scolds Hegseth, Demands Mothers Serve on Front Lines
On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth and the discussion in them on mothers in combat. Marlow stated, “I’m not saying that they need to be banned, I’m just The post Confirmation Train Wreck: Gillibrand Scolds Hegseth, Demands Mothers Serve on Front Lines appeared first on Breitbart.
Pete Hegseth survives confirmation hearing with defiant performance
Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of defence dodged the bombs thrown at him by Democrats during a fiery Senate confirmation hearing.Pete Hegseth showed why Trump chose him with a defiant performance that would have looked at home on Fox News, where he used to be a host.Hegseth, a National Guard veteran, batted off questions about his personal life, allegations of sexual assault and his support for pardons for war criminals.By the end of the he…
Hegseth questioned on infidelity, women in combat, and alcohol in confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday, Jan. 14, where he was grilled about his past behavior and qualifications. Hegseth acknowledged past mistakes, which include alleged infidelity and excessive drinking. “I’m not a perfect person, as has been acknowledged, saved by the grace of God, by Jesus and Jenny,” Hegseth said. Hegseth also said many of the…
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