Yesterday, during the Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth dodged numerous questions about his background and his lack of knowledge on military affairs. He dismissed inquiries about his drinking habits as "false, anonymous attacks" and failed to demonstrate basic command of key national security issues. Whenever pressed for details on decision-making, he repeatedly invoked the word "meritocracy" without offering any specifics. It's clear that the Committee only scratched the surface. Hegseth's hearing yesterday raised further questions about his ability to serve as Secretary of Defense.
Yesterday, during the Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth dodged numerous questions about his background and his lack of knowledge on military affairs. He dismissed inquiries about his drinking habits as "false, anonymous attacks" and failed to demonstrate basic command of key national security issues. Whenever pressed for details on decision-making, he repeatedly invoked the word "meritocracy" without offering any specifics. It's clear that the Committee only scratched the surface. Hegseth's hearing yesterday raised further questions about his ability to serve as Secretary of Defense.