Pete Hegseth faces a grilling in his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in his battle to be Defense Secretary.
The Army veteran is the first of Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet to be interrogated my members of Congress in a moment that will likely set the tone for how the following hearings will play out.
Hegseth, 44, has faced widespread criticism from Democrats who say his age, lack of experience and negative press attention make his problematic for one of the most important roles for the department that receives the most congressional funding.
Despite reports of drinking too much on the job and allegations of sexual assault, Hegseth did not back down from his nomination to head the Pentagon.
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