Pete Hegseth grilled in Senate hearing over drinking, infidelity, sexual misconduct; JD Vance says this grandstanding is perplexing
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, faced intense questioning from Senate Democrats regarding his controversial past, including accusations of drunken behavior and sexual misconduct. Despite the allegations, Hegseth denied all claims and stated his support for women in combat roles. Vice President-elect JD Vance condemned the grilling, calling it 'grandstanding.'
Pete Hegseth has OFFICIALLY been confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense after JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate. Kristi Noem cruises to confirmation as new DHS Secretary. JD Vance says..
Pete Hegseth has officially been confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense after a tense 50-50 vote in the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance stepping in to break the tie. The confirmation..
Hegseth was questioned about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behaviour toward women by the defence committee.
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Tuesday, 14 January 2025
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