During his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Democrats about his views on women in combat and past allegations

Washington, D.C.: So, Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, had quite the day at his confirmation hearing. He was under fire from Democrats, especially Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeanne Shaheen, who really pressed him on his past comments about women in combat roles.
The hearing lasted four hours, and it was pretty intense. Hegseth had to defend himself against accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denied. Meanwhile, the Republicans on the committee were pretty much in his corner, not throwing any tough questions his way.
Hegseth, who’s known for his time as a Fox News host, has a military background but his experience is different from what we usually see in defense secretaries. He’s been criticized for his views on women in the military, saying they shouldn’t be in combat roles. But during the hearing, he seemed to soften his stance, praising the contributions of women in the military.
Shaheen didn’t hold back, asking him why women should trust him to support their careers if he’s had such a flip-flop on the issue. Warren echoed those concerns, questioning his commitment to women in the military. It was a tough spot for Hegseth, and it’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out as he moves forward in the confirmation process.