LIVE: Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, is facing senators on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.
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[DavidUSA]

This guy couldn't be a mid level manager at a Walmart as he wouldn't pass the background check.

[IAMTHEBIGCHUCQUITA]

I know I would get fired if I showed up to work drunk. My drunkness could result in someone getting hurt.
Can you imagine what would happen if the Secretary of Defense made a drunk How many people could be hurt because the Secretary of Defense made a drunk decision.

[MyMclauren]

No thank you. Secretary of Defense needs a clean record

[dennisgarber]

Thank you for making this available. This man is not the man for this job. He cannot answer a yes or no question, ever, one time.

[micheler]

This guy doesn't mention that Hegseth has already paid off one victim of his sexual assault - that makes him a known security risk.

[marywoodard]

Some R speaking badly about Pete's qualifications, ahhh, WHY is pentagon Failing several Audits NOW?? somethings NOT adding up here, WHO is running that place??

[StandAlonewildfire]

We will be better as country when he gets in.

[Neon-yc]

DANIEL 10:14. EZEKIEL 39:8. AMOS 8:11. AMOS 3:6. AMOS 8:3. AMOS 8:14.

[markohio]

Thune is a a RINO...and needs to be primaried for 2026 Midterm Elections. We need to get true Conservative Republicans in Congress for Americans FIRST representation.

[therealliviedawn]

The first SoD who has actually served in combat! We need him! An amazing Defense team is coming. MAGA!!!

[nattgarl]

He's a perfect choice and we'd be better off to have him.

[asidasid]

Hegseth is OK with me. experience in battlefield with rules of engagement as priority & objectives as Geneva can still be honored winning battles with organized team defence & assaults are priority above Geneva

[AnaFátima-ix]

Onde está o novo presidente do Estados Unidos Donald trump