Wicker: "Regarding his personal conduct, Mr. Hegseth has admitted to falling short, as we all do from time to time. It is noteworthy that the vast majority of the accusations leveled at Mr. Hegseth have come from anonymous sources."
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If you fear retribution for reporting a crime, your claims are automatically illegitimate. That's a very convenient dynamic for criminals with political power.
That old saying
"where there is smoke, there is fire" Felon 45's nominee to run the defense department is an accused rapist who’s also expressed admiration for the Confederacy. Some of those Senators denied to even speak to him or his accusers. (Joan Ernst is one) Another Clarence Thomas situation
Well that’s a lie. The rape victim filed a police report and had a rape kit prepared at the hospital. Protecting her name by using Jane Doe does not make her an “anonymous source”
In fairness, in his generation, having sex with a woman in a state when she was not able to give a consent wasn't even frowned at.
We are dragged back to 1980s, at least.
came to say this. reported at the time, rape kit at the hospital, big gaps in her memory suggesting she could have been drugged.
the events that are not even disputed by him are damning enough
This is the problem with Repugnicans. Everyman goes "oh, he messed up too, he's just like me", not realising they are the prey, while Repugnicans are simply elevating predators to power as of right.
And yet, if your name happens to be Hunter Biden, and your NONanonymous source is convicted of lying to FBI because accusations were false, it's absolutely fine to ignore human imperfections & overprosecute on rarely prosecuted charges because... Biden.
If Hegseth gets confirmed, I hope he shows up drunk to this sycophant’s office;
talking about all his sexual misconduct while he spills his drink on the carpet
Dems but we have written letters with names on them.
MAGAT word of the day: Neologism, That is a" "anonymous source". No Hegseth it was 5 of your co workers.. Fuck off rapist , go visit Joni Ernest...She wants to be raped since she obviously lied about it before
I remember the way the Moral Majority assembled to collar the sexual decline of marriage while bolstering all the Republican officeholders who had the same profile: Newt Gingrich, Bob Livingston.
It took Hustler publisher to get people to come forward to out their proclivities.
If he really were as decent as he wants people to believe with true love of country and our military, he himself would rescind his own abominable nomination.
Hey, Wicker I’ve fallen short. I was late paying the quarterly trash bill, and I cursed in front of a kid. I have never sexually assaulted anyone nor shown up to work drunk. #aMagamoron
Anonymous doesn’t mean not real. It just means that they were threatened by Hegseth and his attorneys that they’d be sued for defamation if they spoke out. Wicker is reprehensible. Just look at Mississippi if you have any questions. Corrupt as the day is long.
“Sure, we all know his conduct sucks, and he’s galactically unqualified, but you’re going to have to destroy a couple of people to prove it….and we all know you won’t do that.” is all I heard.
Wicker's idea of 'falling short' is far different than mine, apparently. Chronic alcoholism with refusal to get help, chronic cheating, rape and assault aren't 'falling short'.
I'm so sick of these "white men" looking the same and saying the same excuses ... talking out of both sides of their mouth. Charles Durning sings it best ... https://youtu.be/NJG75FJkjr8?si=vXATfmnPJ1P9WAlk
Sexual assault and rape is not merely “falling short”. These are gravely immoral acts, and we don’t “all” fall into them “from time to time”. Something is DEEPLY wrong with someone to have such a mindset about this. Utter depravity is all this incoming admin is.
I’m afraid it is so to these people. Religious right circles downplay the seriousness of sexual assault, harassment and rape. And then we watch them lose their minds over consensual same-sex actions and couples. It’s straight-up vile.
“Falling short, as we all do from time to time” does not encompass rape, wrecking the finances of organizations we’re leading, or regularly drinking on the job.
So to Senator Wicker, rape is falling short in someone's personal conduct as we all do from time to time. Seems like a bit of an understatement, but that's today's MAGA GOP.
"Regarding his personal conduct, Hunter Biden has admitted to falling short, as we all do from time to time." How hard would it be for them to show any grace to anyone but their own?
There's a difference between going on an occasional bender at a game or celebration and having a threshold so high you have to drink in the morning to get through work.
"Then the junta came for the Senators and I said nothing, because 👆"
These people are voting for their political, undoubtedly, and possibly physical, extermination.
Well you know yes we all make mistakes but I'm not a rapist or an alcoholic. I've never shown up on the job with even the slightest bit of alcohol in my system. This guy needs to stay out of the office of the defense.
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 ..."
The part of this that confounds me is all the GOP Senators acting like Hegseth is some tough guy alpha male. By definition, you can't be an alpha male and be subservient to another. The way Hegseth was verbally fellating Trump makes him a beta cuck. Who wants that leading the military?
Hegseth knows his only job is to dismantle. Our Sevice members will quit under Hegseth. Every military professional who is not a MAGAt and some who are will retire. We will be extremely vulnerable.
Actually it can be worse, because Pete would be in the line of execution of such orders. Do you have any doubt he would do anything but say “yes sir” if Trump wanted to call in a nuclear Strike on Iran? 🤦🏽♂️
Let's not forget about The First Felon's desire to use the military to put down civil protest. Not as grim as nuclear war, but grim. Remember Kent State?
Tin soldiers and Nixon coming
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drumming
Four dead in Ohio
We knew. Everyone knew. They just pulled the biggest heist EVER! 🤦🏾♀️ Get ready for the continued whining, chaos and destruction our country has ever known. It's gonna get bumpy! Let's hope some of them have the spine to say, "It'll be a cold day in hell___!" #nowforstarters #hegsethhearing
I've been watching, and every response Hegseth gives has been circular or flat-out obfuscation. I wish someone would ask him about The First Felon's plans to put down civic protests with the military.
Shhh! No! That would ruin our plans! We are installing Petey precisely because he will allow the devilish Don to use the military to police the population. That's the whole point!
The fast blinking and occasional deep inhalations suggest just how uncomfortable he is as he sits in his chair. He knows he's not qualified and is just hoping Rs will bend to the incoming thug.
And then Hegseth spoke and lied about it all. Blaming of course the 'left wing media' for posting the 'lies' w/no backup. I believe there's an NDA and payment to one witness.
The *stark* difference between Sen Wicker’s and Sen Reed’s introductory remarks mirrors the citizenry of our country.
It’s dangerous and embarrassing to not put country first. Misogyny, alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, mgmt fraud? Are we really going to do this?
Republicans:
No one should ever wonder how low they could possibly go bc there is no bottom. There’s no line they won’t cross.
No person they won’t elevate, no matter how appalling or despicable.
Jack should ask Pete if he is drunk right now, had anything to drink last night and has a hangover, and is planning to drink after the hearing ends or during it.
He’s got a great body and a super great white boy ass!!!!!
But that front area is either not much or is tucked really good.
Almost looks like he might be a pussy!!!
Oh I mean have a pussy!!!
He’s not qualified!!!!!
Not qualified for absolutely nothing but standing & walking around looking good in his underwear!!!!!!
The dude is hot.
Wonder what the cost of his OnlyFans full access costs??
Not that I’m gonna pay to see his ding a ling.
From what I’ve seen
I tell you right now, any US General in USA is not going listen or follow any order from that Liar Racist Fascists Rejected-Major NOGO (National Guard) of Stolen Valor Pete!
Example of DEMs wrong way to message. Long list in monotone of Hegseth's failings. Should have punched his eyes out verbally. Instead, nobody can remember what Reed said. This has to stop .
Not qualified. Alarming reports of financial mismanagement, alcohol abuse, sexual assault, racist & sexist comments, sexual harassment..... Hegseth is not capable of this role and lacks the character required to "meet the overwhelming demands" of this job. Thank you Sen Jack Reed.
We await the answer. Unfortunately, reality is a construct of thought that desires continuity. Actually, the expectation of continuity is a glorious fiction. Reality depends upon our choices of what and how we choose to observe.
I really hope that after all the comments stating that PH is not qualified to be defence secretary, I hope they don’t just go with the flow and push his nomination through! I hope all the statements are acknowledged. He can’t even confirm his allegiance to the constitution!🤷🏻♀️no his is to a dictator
It is up to the Republicans, in the majority, so unless several of them won't suck up to Trump and confirm this wholly inappropriate person, there's your next SecDef.
This guy makes it seem like the military is weak, pathetic and only he can bring them to battle, that the US defense has failed and losing wars. What wars? I am sure the military is going to be offended that their men and women are nothing but ineffective, ill-trained warriors unable to fight.
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
Seems pretty obvious and likely that Trump and “his” loyal band of yes men have no intention of even acknowledging the Democrats in Congress let alone caring whether their actions are lawful or not. We handed the gov & country over to trump without even a struggle.
To think that Pete Hegseth will be in charge of a department that gets hundreds of billions of dollars a year. We need to know he will not mismanage these funds!!
The fact that the report wasn’t part of the background check is appalling. The Repubs are def trying to give all of these noms the Kavanaugh treatment. Just embarrassing. “BRING SHAME BACK!” shall be my refrain for the next four years.
This is a carryover from the first term, where Trump bullied Comey out to get Wray, with Freeh’s boys at the NYC field office the consistent through line.
Reed earned the Ranger Tab and was a paratrooper. He served as a paratrooper in the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division where he was a platoon leader, company commander and battalion staff officer.
He's the real deal, unlike the drunk rapist fake soldier Hegseth.
The tough guy couldn’t meet with the Dems because he was afraid he couldn’t answer their questions? This guy would have a finger on the nukes and a bottle of Jack Daniels in the other hand. He must not be confirmed! In fact, he should be called up to active duty and court martialed for his behavior
Why should he or any of them meet with Democrats? We all know the Republican capitulation is complete. They'll all vote to confirm in order to not piss off President Musk and Vice President Orange.
Not meeting with democrats is a power flex, not a snub. They’re telling us representative democracy is over. They intend to do whatever they want. Democrats exist only to be hated and scapegoated and mocked.
Rank partisanship is his life blood. That's why he was on FN.
He is unqualified for #SecDef . He was nominated for the purpose of creating outrage, thus contributing to the chaos that is a defining characteristic of TFG's administration.
What making Fox news lane to public affairs 30 years ago and then tearing down monopoly news rules for local news, means arrogant unqualified males believe they don't have to follow norms?
Yep, loyalty to Trump is the only thing that matters in this administration. Nothing else is of any importance when these nominees are to be considered. Only how far you will go for the God-Emperor.
The GOP is going to attempt to push this thru under the guise that we need an inexperienced alcoholic to bring fresh new ideas in handling our national defense. And they are lying for Trump. Which of the GOP Senators want Hegseth to handle their personal security?
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"
The thing that makes him one of the worst picks may actually save us because it's his ignorance of military bureaucracy that might keep him from getting all the bad stuff done he wants to do to the people in the military because the people that do know about it are surely getting ready for him.
Pete Hegseth lacks the experience, judgment, and bipartisan respect needed to lead the Department of Defense. Allegations of financial mismanagement, divisive rhetoric, and an absence of strategic expertise make him unfit for the role. Our national security demands better.
Thank you @reed.senate.gov for asking the difficult questions and calling this bs all out. The American people are counting on you and senators like you with backbone
This language means nothing to people and is just soft. Call him what he is - an alcoholic, sexual abuser, who only is getting there because Trump is a complete degenerate himself. Make it real to people who have had to deal with losers like this in their own lives, regardless of party.
Watch his body language here; he’s already closing his eyes (narcissists close their eyes to block out their truth being exposed and told to their face) he’s already breathing heavy and yellow. Does he have cirrhosis of the liver from his drinking career
I’m so tired of this performative BS. It’s all irrelevant. If SCOTUS nominees can lie or twist the truth and get away with it for a life appointment, this is pointless.
Aside from everything else he's just slimy. What is it with the Republicans/GOP when they continually find the worst the country has to offer. I'm thinking the similar types as in MTG, Jim Jordan..the list is long.
We're not talking about a fart in church here. This freak is a gnat's ass away from the gutter and he doesn't have the brains, experience or character God promised a peanut.
Hey guys, I just want you to know that it means so much to me that a man did that.
This is the behavior women need to see from men. Explaining to us that you're a good guy and not a misogynist doesn't work. This does. Actions not explanations.
You simply cannot use the word misogynist without acknowledging misandry. No one is questioning whether Hegseth fits the bill, he does. This word however is thrown around without an awareness.
What an absolute fucking farce
this country has turned into.
Ancient Rome with it's fucking
gladiators and daily atrocities
had more dignity than men like
this degenerate Nazi alcoholic!
He is too dramatic, just like Kavanaugh. I believe he still has a drinking problem. It will only get worse with the pressure of the job. That's not mentioning his other character flaws such as rape, scarcity of truth.
Att Mr Reed: allegations of rape are a CRIME.
It goes way beyond concerning. Use your words, Sir. Rape is a crime & we need a full investigation into these allegations of sexual violence on women by Mr Hegseth & his problems with managing millions in NFP funds, no less billions of Defense funds.
Hegseth is a Christian Nationalist who intends a military "purge." Hegseth, Patel & Bondi are the most dangerous picks. Together, they're a Revenge Squad uniting DOJ, police/sheriffs & military with militia. The End.
Showing up drunk for work is not a personal matter, and in this case it’s a concern for na sec.
Allegations of RAPE are NOT a personal matter. It’s a crime, punishable by prison time, and if the allegations are false, why did the FBI fail to COMPLETE their duty to conduct a comprehensive BgndCk?
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Someone else said "Why don't women come forward?
Because a convicted sexual predator can become president."
Just saying
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199630/police-report-gives-details-timeline-of-the-sexual-assault-claim-against-pete-hegseth
with lies and threats to their lives and their families lives.
https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3lfpiezpkrc2m
"where there is smoke, there is fire" Felon 45's nominee to run the defense department is an accused rapist who’s also expressed admiration for the Confederacy. Some of those Senators denied to even speak to him or his accusers. (Joan Ernst is one) Another Clarence Thomas situation
Hiding it simple means you KNOW there's stuff you don't want revealed
We are dragged back to 1980s, at least.
the events that are not even disputed by him are damning enough
🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻
SMH...
Got it.
talking about all his sexual misconduct while he spills his drink on the carpet
MAGAT word of the day: Neologism, That is a" "anonymous source". No Hegseth it was 5 of your co workers.. Fuck off rapist , go visit Joni Ernest...She wants to be raped since she obviously lied about it before
I remember the way the Moral Majority assembled to collar the sexual decline of marriage while bolstering all the Republican officeholders who had the same profile: Newt Gingrich, Bob Livingston.
It took Hustler publisher to get people to come forward to out their proclivities.
If he really were as decent as he wants people to believe with true love of country and our military, he himself would rescind his own abominable nomination.
For your poorly informer self,
Rape is far from “falling short”.
It’s a damn crime.
Thank you for the opportunity to educate another ignorant republican.
also, when there are witnesses to the lead-up to the rape, an emergency room visit and a police report, can you really say it was an anonymous source?
These people are voting for their political, undoubtedly, and possibly physical, extermination.
Blinking…
The Trump Daily Show always provides a circus!
Tin soldiers and Nixon coming
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drumming
Four dead in Ohio
https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3lfpipsqu2k2m
Down with democracy!
this is who GOP want to defend?
WWJD?
It’s dangerous and embarrassing to not put country first. Misogyny, alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, mgmt fraud? Are we really going to do this?
No one should ever wonder how low they could possibly go bc there is no bottom. There’s no line they won’t cross.
No person they won’t elevate, no matter how appalling or despicable.
Surely half the American people don't believe that?! How did we get the felon president if that is true across the board?
Are we willing to let felons get housing yet? public salary?
Running the Pentagon is not for the faint of heart.
NOT TO THE AMERICAN PPL.
But that front area is either not much or is tucked really good.
Almost looks like he might be a pussy!!!
Oh I mean have a pussy!!!
Not qualified for absolutely nothing but standing & walking around looking good in his underwear!!!!!!
The dude is hot.
Wonder what the cost of his OnlyFans full access costs??
Not that I’m gonna pay to see his ding a ling.
From what I’ve seen
Reed recites how the military works. Yhea!
https://youtu.be/kRwqK2bS5pk?feature=shared
Well done
It’s both a rough past he’s overcome with his 3rd? 4th? 5th? wife’s help, and it’s also a terrible media smear.
Hmmm.
Hegseth is a rapist and an angry drunk.
Dude is clueless.
Reed! 🔥
He's the real deal, unlike the drunk rapist fake soldier Hegseth.
He is unqualified for #SecDef . He was nominated for the purpose of creating outrage, thus contributing to the chaos that is a defining characteristic of TFG's administration.
It's unimaginable!
Why don’t they put this poser under oath?
He managed to slip in some Cristo-Fascism for good measure
#ReleaseTheFBIreport
Principles!
A love of country!
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Rapist job interview
THE MAJORITY OF MEN DON'T BEHAVE LIKE these DOUCHEBAGS.
-Message endorsed by my spouse of 32 years.
https://bsky.app/profile/patriottakes.bsky.social/post/3lfnmkdkozk2f
It's terrorism to interfere with the functioning of corporations and the govt now
😉👇
This is the behavior women need to see from men. Explaining to us that you're a good guy and not a misogynist doesn't work. This does. Actions not explanations.
this country has turned into.
Ancient Rome with it's fucking
gladiators and daily atrocities
had more dignity than men like
this degenerate Nazi alcoholic!
It goes way beyond concerning. Use your words, Sir. Rape is a crime & we need a full investigation into these allegations of sexual violence on women by Mr Hegseth & his problems with managing millions in NFP funds, no less billions of Defense funds.
On Tyranny by Snyder 👇
Allegations of RAPE are NOT a personal matter. It’s a crime, punishable by prison time, and if the allegations are false, why did the FBI fail to COMPLETE their duty to conduct a comprehensive BgndCk?
It's a "God Damned Crime."
Saying anyone on the right has "fallen short . . . as we all do" these days is akin to saying "Trump raped a bevy of women . . . as we all do."