Democrats repeatedly called Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, citing allegations of sexual assault, mismanagement and drunken behavior, but Republicans accepted his denials and expressed nothing but support for his confirmation. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01... - ThreadSky

peterbakernyt.bsky.social • 45 days ago

Democrats repeatedly called Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, citing allegations of sexual assault, mismanagement and drunken behavior, but Republicans accepted his denials and expressed nothing but support for his confirmation. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/14/us/hegseth-confirmation-trump/heres-what-to-know-about-the-hearing?smid=url-share

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jpl1.bsky.social•45 days ago

Completely unqualified

pollyticks3.bsky.social•45 days ago

Another lemon from the GOP. Norm Coleman is an opportunist, too.

corrinajl.bsky.social•45 days ago

As a female US Army veteran, I am so glad that I'm not serving now.

k-koff.bsky.social•45 days ago

Both sides!!

elanamich70.bsky.social•45 days ago

Hegeseth is a rapist with serious alcohol issue. He is a Christian nationalist who believes that only people like him should be in charge. He is completely and totally unqualified. I hope they pull him. Release the NDAs.

gloria6262.bsky.social•45 days ago

Republicans cowards will confirm Hegseth. No more protections from national security

izziemiller.bsky.social•45 days ago

Supreme Leader demanded they do so.

david-in-design.bsky.social•45 days ago

“He may be an abusive drunk, but he’s OUR abusive drunk”

waw2nyc.bsky.social•45 days ago

TrumPutin is in full control of his Cult

sheilaeloise1946.bsky.social•45 days ago

Putin wants an imbecile in the highest rank! Easier for Russia !

willdarrell.bsky.social•45 days ago

It is the difference between reality vs fiction.

Hegseth is unqualified. Period.

funpuns24.bsky.social•45 days ago

As Expected....
The GOP have Lost their
collective Spines.... Again

When Trump tells them too!

apatrickwhelan.bsky.social•45 days ago

This whole nomination is a farce as are Republican senators who have all been neutered by the great pumpkin

margotsibley25.bsky.social•45 days ago

Interesting that Headset used his left arm for the Trump salute. Trump always uses his right. Could there be a story behind the story?

benjaminwildman.bsky.social•45 days ago

Dems need to get off sexual assault/misogynist stuff and focus on his ineptitude. Why? Because right wingers don’t care about misogyny and it won’t move the needle.

jwdickerson.bsky.social•45 days ago

It’s relevant because of the staggering number of sexual assaults in the military (both men and women victims).

benjaminwildman.bsky.social•44 days ago

While I’m sure there are a lot of cases, I disagree that a lot of people in that room think it’s relevant. He already has their votes.

prehbine.bsky.social•45 days ago

Hello....he was taking selfies with them for christ sake.

peggyjs.bsky.social•45 days ago

Outrageous

freedomfettucini.bsky.social•45 days ago

hogo2016.bsky.social•45 days ago

In 1989, Senator Tower had subject-matter expertise and personal limitations...Hegseth has neither the expertise, experience, demeanor, judgment or character for SecDef.

ebwr1ter.bsky.social•45 days ago

They should ask him what has he done in his life that qualifies him to be secretary of defense.

sheilaeloise1946.bsky.social•45 days ago

If a democrat was as bad as he (Pete) , and nominated by democrats , not one republican would vote for trash like that! He hasn’t got a military degree!

brobbie.bsky.social•45 days ago

I’m shocked! Shocked I tell you !

norcaldemjd.bsky.social•45 days ago

He didn't exactly deny it, he just called them smears. And when they asked if his answers would be different if he were under oath there was a lot of rapid eye-blinking.

harley2011.bsky.social•44 days ago

We are totally screwed Peter. can this country survive 4 yrs of this total lack of morals?? Not sure, but we are about to find out!!! I just read an article that 130k adults in this country can't read above a 6th grade level. So looks like this may continue after these 4 yrs!!!

jefflee65.bsky.social•45 days ago

The MAGA Cult of Death has drunk the Kool-Aid, waiting for the rapture. Hegseth will help get them there.

krismckay.bsky.social•45 days ago

Here’s why that is bad for Biden. Man, you guys are going to put Doug j Balloon @nytpitchbot out of a job

adkstarvingartist.bsky.social•44 days ago

Elections have consequences. I watched clips of democrats. Was that Schumer's idea to go total Karen. Here in NY 21st we will be having a special election. Stefanic is headed to the U.N. In those clips Democrats appeared desperate, toothless and out of power. Thanks guys.

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