Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

The confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has been contentious, with Democratic senators questioning his qualifications and past conduct. Senator Gary Peters criticized his lack of management experience, while Senator Tammy Duckworth highlighted his failure on a general knowledge test. Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin accused Democratic senators of hypocrisy, defending Hegseth against personal attacks regarding past indiscretions. Critics also brought up Hegseth's alleged past misconduct, including inappropriate behavior and controversial tattoos, which he has denied. Social media reacted strongly to Senator Mazie Hirono's line of questioning, which included speculative scenarios like a military invasion of Greenland. Overall, Hegseth faces significant opposition due to his controversial past and perceived lack of qualifications.