January 16, 2025

Hegseth: Unfit to Serve

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Hegseth testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee.

Hegseth: Unfit to Serve

The stupidity of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations was on full display when Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled during a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

Here’s a guy who says he will be a “change agent” and “warrior” if confirmed, but in the meantime dodged easy questions about his lack of experience, excessive drinking and sexual misconduct, which clearly make him unfit to serve.

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