Protesters interrupted Pete Hegseth’s Senate hearing, raising concerns over his past comments and allegations against him.
As Hegseth started speaking, a protester shouted from the balcony, calling him a misogynist. This was just the beginning of the chaos. Hegseth has made some pretty controversial comments about women in combat, which have upset many.
He once said on a podcast that women shouldn’t be in combat roles, claiming it complicates things. He believes women can serve in support roles but not in frontline positions. His views have drawn a lot of criticism.
During his opening remarks, more protesters stood up, wearing camo, and shouted against him. They were quickly removed by police. One woman yelled about her veteran father’s suicide, blaming Hegseth for sending money to bomb children.
Hegseth’s confirmation has been clouded by allegations of sexual assault and a drinking problem, but he didn’t address these in his opening. Instead, he talked about his military experience.
When asked about the allegations, he called them a smear campaign but admitted he’s not perfect. Senators grilled him for hours, with some expressing concern over his nomination.
