Summary

President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth, a veteran, author and former Fox News host, faced tough questions on his personal and professional record.

Jenna breaks down the three key takeaways of this four-hour hearing.

Takeaways

• The Secretary of Defense is a historically significant role.
• The hearing revealed deep partisan divides in questioning.
• Hegseth's non-traditional background was acknowledged.
• Allegations against Hegseth became a focal point for Democrats.
• Republicans emphasized the military’s culture and Hegseth’s Christianity.
• Strategic questions about national security were largely overlooked.
• The confirmation process is likely to follow party lines.

00:00 The Importance of the Secretary of Defense - Did you know it was known as the Secretary of War?

02:28 Hearing Highlights: Party Lines and Allegations

05:57 - Character and Culture in Military Leadership

07:43 - Oversights in the Hearing

8:59 - Next Steps for Pete Hegseth's Nomination

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