Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet, despite controversy surrounding his confirmation. U.S. senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Democrats from Illinois, voted against Hegseth’s confirmation, citing his lack of qualifications and allegations of excessive drinking and aggressive behavior towards women. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote after multiple Republican senators also voted against Hegseth.
Hegseth, a former combat veteran and Fox News host, has denied the allegations against him and has vowed to bring a “warrior culture” to the role. Duckworth and other female senators expressed concerns about Hegseth’s fitness for the position, with Duckworth calling his confirmation “insulting.” Durbin also criticized Hegseth, stating that he lacks the judgment and strategic planning skills needed to address threats to the U.S.
Despite the pushback from Senate Democrats, President Trump has stood by Hegseth, and the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee dismissed the allegations against him as inaccurate. Hegseth has promised not to drink on the job if confirmed as defense secretary.
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