Even taking to X to denounce Hegseth, former Democrat US Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell said:” Hegseth didn’t name one nation that’s part of ASEAN and he doesn’t know any of the US global surveillance contracts. America, if you want peace and security, this ain’t it”!
One of the most contentious nominees for US secretary of defense is original Fox News host Hegseth.
The 44-year-old has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the military, questioning whether the major US common has the job because he is dark. Due to his candidacy, Hegseth strongly opposed girls in combat roles.
Legislators have also expressed concern over several incidents of Hegseth’s history, including one that involved a 2017 sexual assault incident that he vehemently refutes, as well as allegations of excessive drinking and financial mismanagement at veterans ‘ organizations.
Hegseth claimed there was a” organized smear strategy” against him when asked by Republican Senator Roger Wicker, the head of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about claims he has faced.
” I’m not a perfect person, but forgiveness is real”, Hegseth said, after asserting he was “falsely accused” of physical assault and dismissing records of alcohol abuse as “anonymous slanders”.
If every Democrat and separate vote against him, Hegseth can only purchase three Republican nominees for president of the United States.
However, he has kept up Trump’s support despite the increase in satirical stories and Senate Republicans ‘ apparent willingness to hear his voice.