Contentious Confirmation: Trump’s Defense Nominee Hegseth Faces Fire Over Past Conduct and Statements in Senate Showdown
Washington, D.C. — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, underwent a intense scrutiny during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. The proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, highlighted a stark division among party lines, illustrating the contentious atmosphere as the new administration prepares to take office. Hegseth, who has been a controversial figure due to past allegations and his military service record, attempted to steer the conversation towards a non-political approach to …