Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, had his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. He faced protesters and a barrage of questions about resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct, workplace intoxication and financial mismanagement. These were some of the top moments from the hearing.
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0:00 Hegseth opening statement interrupted by protesters
3:35 Hegseth responds to misconduct allegations
6:15 Hegseth asked to explain what a "jagoff" is
7:11 Hegseth asked about comments on women in the military
13:14 Cotton continues questions to Hegseth about women in military
15:32 Hegseth asked to respond to protesters about Israel, claims of genocide
17:17 Gillibrand tells Hegseth he’ll have to change how he sees women
24:36 Hegseth asked about financial mismanagement allegations from time leading nonprofits
30:58 Ernst questions Hegseth at Senate hearing
38:08 Hegseth asked about misconduct allegations, hypothetical invasions, orders to shoot protesters
45:14 Hegseth pressed about sexual misconduct and workplace intoxication allegations
53:05 Warren grills Hegseth on past comments about women in combat
1:00:05 Duckworth presses Hegseth on audits, Indo-Pacific
1:07:03 Rosen asks Hegseth about Ukraine
1:09:38 Schmitt and Hegseth on DEI practices in the military
1:16:14 Kelly asks Hegseth about alleged alcohol abuse at work functions
1:22:56 Hegseth on fall of Afghanistan
1:26:51 Slotkin asks Hegseth about defying a Trump order if it’s unconstitutional