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Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Inexperience and Credentials

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Pete Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News host and decorated veteran, has been nominated as Secretary of Defense, sparking controversy due to allegations of past misconduct and divisive remarks. During a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Democrats questioned him on allegations of sexual assault, infidelity, and inappropriate workplace behavior. Hegseth defended his qualifications despite sharp criticisms, including Senator Tim Kaine questioning his character over personal matters. Concerns were also raised about his views on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including opposition to women in combat and controversial remarks about race in military leadership. While the hearing was combative, Hegseth avoided major missteps, maintaining Republican support.

  1. US
    Mara Karlin
    Democratic Party
    1. What's astonishing about the hearing is just how little focus there has been on the bread and butter of what the secretary of defence has to do, which is protect the nation, and ensure you have a military capable of winning conflicts.
  2. US
    Jack Reed
    Democratic Party
    1. Mr Hegseth, I do not believe that you are qualified to meet the overwhelming demands of this job.
  3. US
    Elizabeth Warren
    Democratic Party
    1. Mr Hegseth, I'm quoting you in a podcast: 'Women shouldn't be in combat at all'.
  4. US
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    1. We have hundreds of women who serve in the infantry, lethal members of our military ... But you degrade them.
  5. US
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    1. If all those allegations were false, then what do you mean you changed and reformed.
    2. Can you so casually cheat on a second wife and cheat on the mother of a child two months before? How is that completely cleared?
  6. US
    Tammy Duckworth
    Democratic Party
    1. All he did today was reaffirm to me that he's not qualified for this job.
    2. You say you care about keeping our armed forces strong ... then let's not lower the standards for you. You sir, are a no-go at this station.
    3. He couldn't answer some of the most basic questions I asked of him.
  7. US
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    1. Regarding his personal conduct, Mr Hegseth has admitted to falling short, as we all do from time to time.
  8. US
    Pete Hegseth
    US Department of Defense
    1. Warfighting, lethality, meritocracy, standards, and readiness. That's it. That is my job.
    2. Every single senior officer will be reviewed based on meritocracy, standards, lethality and commitment to lawful orders they will be given.
    3. I have been falsely charged -- completely, fully investigated, and completely cleared.
    4. I am not a perfect person, but redemption is real.
    5. Everyone from the top, from the most senior general to the most lowly private, [we] will ensure that they're treated fairly.

Trump's Administration

  1. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to leave post
  2. Donald Trump Names Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director
  3. US Military General CQ Brown Terminated from Position as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

sources

  1. 1.The Times of India
  2. 2.BBC
  3. 3.CNA News
  4. 4.ABC News (Australia)
  5. 5.The Japan Times
  6. 6.Fox News
  7. 7.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.US Foreign Policy
  2. 2.US under Donald Trump
  3. 3.2024 US Presidential Election
  4. 4.Russia-Ukraine War
  5. 5.US Politics
  6. 6.US-China Relations
  7. 7.Immigration to the US
  8. 8.Oil Market
  9. 9.Vaccination

countries

  1. 1.AfghanistanAF
  2. 2.ChinaCN
  3. 3.IraqIQ
  4. 4.Russian FederationRU
  5. 5.UkraineUA
  6. 6.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Republican Party
  2. 2.Democratic PartyUS
  3. 3.PentagonUS
  4. 4.US Senate Armed Services Committee
  5. 5.Concerned Veterans for AmericaUS
  6. 6.ASEAN
  7. 7.Federal Bureau of InvestigationUS
  8. 8.Harvard UniversityUS
  9. 9.Princeton University
  10. 10.US ArmyUS
  11. 11.US House Armed Services Committee
  12. 12.US Senate

persons

  1. 1.Donald TrumpUS
  2. 2.Pete HegsethUS
  3. 3.Kirsten GillibrandUS
  4. 4.Tammy DuckworthUS
  5. 5.Jack ReedUS
  6. 6.Joni Ernst
  7. 7.Evelyn Hockstein
  8. 8.Kevin CramerUS
  9. 9.Markwayne MullinUS
  10. 10.Mazie Hirono
  11. 11.Roger WickerUS
  12. 12.Charles Brown

technicals

  1. 1.Jerusalem Cross
  2. 2.Christianity
  3. 3.Bronze Star
  4. 4.Constitution
  5. 5.Guantánamo Bay Naval Base
  6. 6.War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free
Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Inexperience and Credentials