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HIRONO: Would you carry out an order from President Trump to shoot protesters in the legs?
HEGSETH: *dodges question*
HIRONO: That sounds to me that you would comply with such an order. You still shoot protesters in the legs
HEGSETH: *silent*
HEGSETH: *dodges question*
HIRONO: That sounds to me that you would comply with such an order. You still shoot protesters in the legs
HEGSETH: *silent*
January 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
HIRONO: Would you carry out an order from President Trump to shoot protesters in the legs?
HEGSETH: *dodges question*
HIRONO: That sounds to me that you would comply with such an order. You still shoot protesters in the legs
HEGSETH: *silent*
HEGSETH: *dodges question*
HIRONO: That sounds to me that you would comply with such an order. You still shoot protesters in the legs
HEGSETH: *silent*
Reposted by Wendy
Wow -- Hegseth steamrolls Hirono as she tries to ask him about accusations of being drunk on the job. He then dodges a question about if he'll commit to resign as sec def if he drinks on the job
January 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Wow -- Hegseth steamrolls Hirono as she tries to ask him about accusations of being drunk on the job. He then dodges a question about if he'll commit to resign as sec def if he drinks on the job
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HEGSETH: I was falsely accused in October 2017. It was fully investigated. And I was completely cleared
HIRONO: I don't think 'completely cleared' is accurate
HIRONO: I don't think 'completely cleared' is accurate
January 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
HEGSETH: I was falsely accused in October 2017. It was fully investigated. And I was completely cleared
HIRONO: I don't think 'completely cleared' is accurate
HIRONO: I don't think 'completely cleared' is accurate
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Hegseth does not deny a line of questioning from Blumenthal detailing how Hegseth ran a veterans nonprofit into the ground
January 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Hegseth does not deny a line of questioning from Blumenthal detailing how Hegseth ran a veterans nonprofit into the ground
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Shaheen points out that Hegseth's views on women in the military magically became more enlightened after he was nominated for defense secretary
January 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Shaheen points out that Hegseth's views on women in the military magically became more enlightened after he was nominated for defense secretary
Reposted by Wendy
Shaheen: "Should we take it that you believe that the two women on this committee who have served honorably and with distinction made our military less effective and less capable?"
January 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Shaheen: "Should we take it that you believe that the two women on this committee who have served honorably and with distinction made our military less effective and less capable?"
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REED: Would you explain what a jagoff is?
HEGSETH: I don't think I need to
REED: Why?
HEGSETH: Because the men & women watching understand
REED: Perhaps some of my colleagues don't understand
HEGSETH: It would be a jag officer who puts his or her own priorities in front of the warfighters
HEGSETH: I don't think I need to
REED: Why?
HEGSETH: Because the men & women watching understand
REED: Perhaps some of my colleagues don't understand
HEGSETH: It would be a jag officer who puts his or her own priorities in front of the warfighters
January 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
REED: Would you explain what a jagoff is?
HEGSETH: I don't think I need to
REED: Why?
HEGSETH: Because the men & women watching understand
REED: Perhaps some of my colleagues don't understand
HEGSETH: It would be a jag officer who puts his or her own priorities in front of the warfighters
HEGSETH: I don't think I need to
REED: Why?
HEGSETH: Because the men & women watching understand
REED: Perhaps some of my colleagues don't understand
HEGSETH: It would be a jag officer who puts his or her own priorities in front of the warfighters
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HEGSETH: In multiple cases they were acquitted
REED: The only reason you asked for a pardon is because they were convicted
REED: The only reason you asked for a pardon is because they were convicted
January 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
HEGSETH: In multiple cases they were acquitted
REED: The only reason you asked for a pardon is because they were convicted
REED: The only reason you asked for a pardon is because they were convicted
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Reed: "Your definition of lethality seems to embrace those people who do commit war crimes."
January 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Reed: "Your definition of lethality seems to embrace those people who do commit war crimes."
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Reed: "All of your public comments don't talk meritocracy. They talk about liberal democratic efforts that are destroying the military, 'those people are our enemies.' That's not meritocracy. That's a political view. Your goal as I see it emerging is to politicize the military"
January 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reed: "All of your public comments don't talk meritocracy. They talk about liberal democratic efforts that are destroying the military, 'those people are our enemies.' That's not meritocracy. That's a political view. Your goal as I see it emerging is to politicize the military"
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Reed: "You are the ninth nominee for secretary of defense that I have had the honor to consider. I have voted in favor of all your predecessors, including those in the first Trump administration. Unfortunately, you lack the character, composure, & competence to hold the position"
January 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reed: "You are the ninth nominee for secretary of defense that I have had the honor to consider. I have voted in favor of all your predecessors, including those in the first Trump administration. Unfortunately, you lack the character, composure, & competence to hold the position"
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Reed: "It is unacceptable that you did not meet with any other Democratic members of this committee before this hearing."
January 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reed: "It is unacceptable that you did not meet with any other Democratic members of this committee before this hearing."
Reposted by Wendy
Reed notes that a report detailing Hegseth's alleged egregious financial mismanagement of a veterans group has not been made available to any government agencies
January 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reed notes that a report detailing Hegseth's alleged egregious financial mismanagement of a veterans group has not been made available to any government agencies
Reposted by Wendy
Sen. Jack Reed: "I do not believe you are qualified to meet the overwhelming demands of this job. We must acknowledge the concerning public reports... the totality of your own writings & alleged conduct would disqualify any service member form holding any leadership position ..."
January 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Sen. Jack Reed: "I do not believe you are qualified to meet the overwhelming demands of this job. We must acknowledge the concerning public reports... the totality of your own writings & alleged conduct would disqualify any service member form holding any leadership position ..."
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Fuck homework. If he cannot name them now, he should never be considered. He is not going to learn, nor does he care to.
January 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Fuck homework. If he cannot name them now, he should never be considered. He is not going to learn, nor does he care to.
Reposted by Wendy
Can't pass a SF86 Security Background with 6 bankruptcys
January 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Can't pass a SF86 Security Background with 6 bankruptcys
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And, by the way, he has filed for bankruptcy six times. I'm not quite sure he's the kind of CEO you want to refer to as a successful businessman." - Senator Duckworth
January 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
And, by the way, he has filed for bankruptcy six times. I'm not quite sure he's the kind of CEO you want to refer to as a successful businessman." - Senator Duckworth
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"How can we ask these warriors to train and perform to the absolute highest standards when you are asking us to lower the standards to make you the Secretary of Defense simply because you are buddies with our President Elect?
January 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
"How can we ask these warriors to train and perform to the absolute highest standards when you are asking us to lower the standards to make you the Secretary of Defense simply because you are buddies with our President Elect?
Reposted by Wendy
Jim Banks sums up the Republican spin with some shameless gaslighting
January 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Jim Banks sums up the Republican spin with some shameless gaslighting
Reposted by Wendy
SLOTKIN: Do you agree that there are some orders that could be given by the commander in chief that could violate the US Constitution?
HEGSETH: I reject the premise that President Trump is gonna be giving illegal orders
HEGSETH: I reject the premise that President Trump is gonna be giving illegal orders
January 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
SLOTKIN: Do you agree that there are some orders that could be given by the commander in chief that could violate the US Constitution?
HEGSETH: I reject the premise that President Trump is gonna be giving illegal orders
HEGSETH: I reject the premise that President Trump is gonna be giving illegal orders
Reposted by Wendy
SLOTKIN: Have you been involved in discussions about using the active duty military instead the US?
HEGSETH: I would not reveal would I've discussed with the president or not
HEGSETH: I would not reveal would I've discussed with the president or not
January 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
SLOTKIN: Have you been involved in discussions about using the active duty military instead the US?
HEGSETH: I would not reveal would I've discussed with the president or not
HEGSETH: I would not reveal would I've discussed with the president or not
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Hegseth dodges a question about if he supports the use of active duty military in US detention camps
January 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hegseth dodges a question about if he supports the use of active duty military in US detention camps
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Kelly: "Which is it -- have you overcome personal issues, or are you the target of a smear campaign? It can't be both. It's clear to me that you're not being honest."
January 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Kelly: "Which is it -- have you overcome personal issues, or are you the target of a smear campaign? It can't be both. It's clear to me that you're not being honest."
Reposted by Wendy
KELLY: You needed to be carried out of the event for being intoxicated. True or false?
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
KELLY: You were noticably intoxicated and had to be carried up to your room. True or false?
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
KELLY: You were noticably intoxicated and had to be carried up to your room. True or false?
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
January 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
KELLY: You needed to be carried out of the event for being intoxicated. True or false?
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
KELLY: You were noticably intoxicated and had to be carried up to your room. True or false?
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
KELLY: You were noticably intoxicated and had to be carried up to your room. True or false?
HEGSETH: Anonymous smears.
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Rosen: "Your answers to these are too broad. People want to know -- are you willing to support our veterans organizations that will help our veterans get every damn thing they deserve?" (Hegseth still doesn't provide a direct answer.)
January 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Rosen: "Your answers to these are too broad. People want to know -- are you willing to support our veterans organizations that will help our veterans get every damn thing they deserve?" (Hegseth still doesn't provide a direct answer.)