Takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s contentious confirmation hearing
- Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Defence Secretary lasted over four hours, where he faced intense questioning from the Senate's Armed Services Committee about his qualifications and past allegations.
- Despite accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, Hegseth is expected to be confirmed as no Republican opposed him during the hearing.
- Hegseth emphasized a return to a 'warrior culture' in the military, opposing diversity and equity programs, and vowed to reinstate troops discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Democrats raised concerns about Hegseth's previous derogatory comments about women in combat and questioned his qualifications, while Republicans largely supported him throughout the hearing.
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