Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed nothing but support for his candidacy at a confirmation hearing.
Democrats assail Hegseth as too divisive, inexperienced to run Pentagon
During a contentious hearing, Republicans rallied to the defense of Donald Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief as he faced tough questions about allegations of misconduct and his views on women.
Republicans rally around Hegseth at hearing, setting him up for confirmation
Democrats raised doubts about Pete Hegseth, but Republicans closed ranks around the Trump nominee for defense secretary, at a contentious confirmation hearing.
Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, appeared at the Capitol today for a contentious four-hour confirmation hearing. Democratic senators repeatedly called him unfit to lead the Pentagon, but Republicans — who alone can confirm Hegseth — offered almost nothing but support.
Republicans Say Hegseth ‘Impressed’ in Hearing
Republicans sounded confident notes after Pete Hegseth’s hearing, saying Democrats didn’t succeed in damaging the Pentagon nominee’s prospects. “I don't think they laid a glove,” said Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker (R.
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