Army veteran and former Fox News commentator vows to bring back ‘warrior culture’ to the military in 2025 ‘Hegseth’s’
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, testifies Tuesday before a Senate committee considering his nomination.
Hegseth, an Army veteran and former Fox News commentator, rails against what he calls the current “progressive” leadership of the Pentagon.
Speaking at the hearing, Hegseth said that if confirmed, he would ensure accountability for military officials at all levels.
“There will be accountability because everyone in this room knows that if you’re a marksman and you lose your rifle, you’re going to get a reprimand. But if you’re a general who loses a war, you’re going to get promoted,” defense secretary nominee. “Everyone from the top, from the highest-ranking general down to the… private, (we’re) going to make sure they’re treated fairly.”
Reuters reported that members of Trump’s transition team are drawing up a list of officers to be fired, which could include members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Committee member Jack Reed said he did not believe Hegseth was qualified to lead the military.
During his speech, Hegseth promised to bring back the “warrior culture” to the armed forces.
“(Trump) believes, and I agree with him … that it’s time to give the helm to someone who has dust on their boots. A change agent,” Hegseth said. “When President Trump nominated me for this job, he charged me with the number one job of bringing the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense. We’re not Republicans, we’re not Democrats — we’re American warriors.”
The balance of power in the Senate is such that if all Democrats and independents, as well as three Republicans, vote against Hegseth’s nomination, he will not be confirmed.
Cabinet nominees are almost always approved by the Senate because if problems arise, their nominations are withdrawn before hearings begin.
The last candidate to lose was former Senator John Tower, who was nominated for Secretary of Defense in 1989. Tower was under investigation for allegations of drunkenness and inappropriate behavior with women.
A number of episodes in Hegseth’s past have raised concerns among lawmakers, including a 2017 sexual assault allegation that did not result in charges and which he vehemently denies, as well as allegations of excessive alcohol consumption and financial mismanagement at veterans’ organizations.
Republican Roger Wicker, who chairs the committee, strongly endorsed Hegseth, saying, “Let’s face it, this is an unconventional nomination. And the candidate is unconventional.”
“As for his personal conduct, Mr. Hegseth acknowledged that he made mistakes at times, as we all do from time to time,” Wicker added.
If confirmed by the Senate, Hegseth would have the opportunity to fulfill Trump’s campaign promises by ridding the military of generals Trump accuses of pushing progressive initiatives to diversify the military that conservatives oppose.
Lawmakers asked Hegseth if he thought it was important for the U.S. to continue providing assistance to Ukraine, including after the conflict ended. The Pentagon chief nominee responded: “If confirmed, I will ensure that the Department of Defense plays a key role in the whole-of-government effort to support the President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia [Keith Kellogg].”
He repeated the same words after questions about the assessment of the development of the conflict, the future role of the Pentagon and the possibility of increasing military support for Ukraine.
Russia condemns arms supplies to Ukraine. The Kremlin believes that this will prolong the conflict and will not change its outcome. Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 19 declared his readiness to talk and meet with Trump at any time.
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