Duckworth: Hegseth is Unqualified to Serve as Secretary of Defense

[@MichaelKomlo]

Well said Senator Duckworth. All Senators should feel the same way! So much respect for her and her service to this nation.

[@helanna9843]

The Secretary of Defense doesn't need to do push-ups. He needs a functioning brain which Hegseth lacks.

[@kalanisplash]

Lloyd Austin lost Afghanistan and Ukraine. This is not Leadership this is THEFT Tammy Duckworth is Vietcong Worthless Women Marines for President Trump

[@dennisgibb7958]

So what was YOUR rank? How many tours did you do? How many men have you led? He is fit, he is NOT a groomed bureaucrat. This crap that Duckworth is talking about, look at HER record…..she is NOT qualified to do her job….

[@robinwilson-sauls]

Ethics-which turns Hegseth's stomach!

[@machelconsidine7611]

Excellent speech describing why Hegseth is not qualified. Thank you for your service, Senator Duckworth, both in the Senate and our military.

[@kalanisplash]

The shallow speech was Junk Speech. Draft Dodger Bill Clinton had women all over the Oval Office. And this Vietcong Lackey Duckworth complains about Army Ranger Pete Hegseth. Democrat War Zero Tampon Tim WALZ avoided unit deployments for 24 years. This is not military service.......this is THEFT! Duckworth is just another Democrat Fraud

[@GuoBuLiBaoZi]

100% agree! Senator's excellent explanation why this person should be rejected as Secretary of Defense.

[@thomascox4014]

Hegseth is the absolutely the worst possible nominee for Defense Secretary in history. He is a joke but then what should we have expected from the incoming '"President." Bravo Tammy.

[@betafish2990]

He is a joke. That makes him qualified in American leadership.

[@TRSnow]

Thank you Sen., Tammy Duckworth. Not only for your Service in the Military but for your ongoing service to Our Democracy and Love of Country. You bring Truth and Clarity every time you speak. ~ God Bless ~

[@kalanisplash]

The shallow speech was Junk Speech. Draft Dodger Bill Clinton had women all over the Oval Office. And this Vietcong Lackey Duckworth complains about Army Ranger Pete Hegseth. Democrat War Zero Tampon Tim WALZ avoided unit deployments for 24 years. This is not military service.......this is THEFT! Duckworth is just another Democrat Fraud. Women Marines for President Trump

[@Fabulash815]

Thank you for your relentless and honest speech for the American people

[@kalanisplash]

Duckworth is Vietcong Duct Tape. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris also failed at Geography and American First. Why should migrants be first with every damn Democrat. Women Marines for President Trump

[@Jaq365]

I am so incredibly proud of Sen. Duckworth. She has endured incredible physical sacrifices in defense of our country, but instead of retiring, she has continued on to serve at the highest levels and speak truth to power. We need about 65 more senators like Tammy Duckworth.

[@davebonar1]

So does that make her opinion right or better than anyone else because she is a veteran or disabled veteran. Stop playing the game that she is playing because it is disgusting. If she was a republican then I'm betting that you wouldn't be in agreement.

[@bookworm1946]

​@@davebonar1he is not qualified! If you really cared about the American people rather than your "Cult" who are not true Republicans, than YOU would not have an issue! She is 100 percent right! Sit down!

[@bookworm1946]

You're spot on hun. He is absolutely not qualified. Her questioning was unbiased, intelligent & insightful. He could not answer anything!

[@juliehodges5592]

@davebonar1 No. Her opinions are not right because she is any type of veteran. Her opinions are not right because she is a Democrat. Her opinions are not right because she is a woman, disabled, or her race. She is right because of the facts at hand. Hegseth is not qualified for the job. Period. End of story. She has voted to confirm Republicans seeking other and the same positions. Hegseth's lack of experience and expertise required for the job are facts. I suppose you think he's good for the job because Trump nominated him. I've been a Democrat since Bush Sr. was elected. Before that I was Republican. I have never agreed on everything any Republican or Democrat have done, said, or whp they nominated for a position. That is how a mature, American citizen deals with the politics of our country. Blind agreement with one specific person is not normal because no one is perfect. No one.

[@justicenglory2242]

She is an inspiration to us all! Thank you, Senator Duckworth, for your service, and making me proud to be an American! We need you more than ever now, and for the next four years and beyond.

[@patoconnor8956]

Thank you Tammy for your leadership! I hope your words do not fall on deaf ears. You are a true American hero!

[@M.J.212]

Thank your Senator Ductworth for your fidelity to the Country over Party, mature, moral and ethical leadership by example. This Marine Corps veteran salutes you🫡

[@disgusted3191]

Country over party. Surprising BS from a marine.

[@bookworm1946]

​@@disgusted3191country over party matters! He's a true Marine unlike you're trolling ass.

[@SpaceBethC131]

Sorry. The country isn’t over. You won’t party for it Marines like you is why I chose the Air Force

[@M.J.212]

@@SpaceBethC131 Have you noticed the Trumplican Party hasn't made a single woman a chairperson of any committees? You're literally advocating for this utter disgrace for the military given his plethora of disqualifying issues. Many people are posting that they're dissuading their daughters from joining the military during Trump's reign. This radicle buffoon will be a horrific example to head the military, leadership by example.

[@M.J.212]

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[@vanessareally]

The 1st thing I learned during NCO Leadership school is: "find the right person for the right job", & by that metric Hegseth is not qualified. Full stop!

[@klubmember960]

I'm no Biden / Harris or Trump supporter nor do I swear allegiance to either party though I am a proud hard-working tax paying American and I salute this Senator she had the courage and excuse my language the balls to stand up to these people and give them the hard questions he is not qualified and every other Senator knows that as well but they're afraid of Donald Trump's Wrath and that's pretty pathetic because the more they keep letting him get away with the more it emboldens him and it shames our country

[@davebonar1]

She is anti Trump and has TDS which she points out in so many ways so that is why she isn't for Hegseth or anyone else who Trump would nominate. She is a Biden supporter which is all you need to know. Playing the patriotic tune is all she is doing.

[@kalanisplash]

The shallow speech was Junk Speech. Draft Dodger Bill Clinton had women all over the Oval Office. And this Vietcong Lackey Duckworth complains about Army Ranger Pete Hegseth. Democrat War Zero Tampon Tim WALZ avoided unit deployments for 24 years. This is not military service.......this is THEFT! Duckworth is just another Democrat Fraud

[@judithcarson4257]

Respect Senator Duckworth. Thank you!

[@kalanisplash]

The shallow speech was Junk Speech. Draft Dodger Bill Clinton had women all over the Oval Office. And this Vietcong Lackey Duckworth complains about Army Ranger Pete Hegseth. Democrat War Zero Tampon Tim WALZ avoided unit deployments for 24 years. This is not military service.......this is THEFT! Duckworth is just another Democrat. Women Marines for President Trump

[@monicarust2383]

So awesome! Thank you Senaror Duckworth for all the work you do, and have done, for our Country.

[@mjf3810]

Thank you, Senator Duckworth, for your words and your service to our country. It is unfathomable to me that such an unqualified, undisciplined, and unethical person like Pete Hegseth would even be considered for this critically important position in our government. Praying that enough Senators will join you in nixing his confirmation as Secretary of Defense.

[@kenkessler6576]

This is a real American woman and leader!!!

[@10chyanne]

Love her and her solid love for our country ❤

[@donteandjasperthecoolguys727]

Hegseth nomination is an obscene middle finger to the nation and our military. Thank you Senator for speaking the truth and standing up for our troops and for the nation’s security and honor.

[@phoenixstar6151]

Pete Hegseth is UNQUALIFIED. 100% THANK YOU. Sen. Tammy Duckworth 🙏

[@kalanisplash]

Vietcong Rosie....Duckworth and Harris are also UNQUALIFIED Democrats sure didn't waste time with firing Joe Biden. The shallow speech was Junk Speech. Draft Dodger Bill Clinton had women all over the Oval Office. And this Vietcong Lackey Duckworth complains about Army Ranger Pete Hegseth. Democrat War Zero Tampon Tim WALZ avoided unit deployments for 24 years. This is not military service.......this is THEFT! Duckworth is just another Democrat Fraud. Women Marines for President Trump

[@louisguthrie7286]

Thank you Senator Duckworth. Let common sense Prevail. Heseth is unfit to lead our heroes.

[@LoisMann-g4u]

AMEN 🙏

[@DorothyCoker-v4i]

Thank you senator Duckworth. Excellent, honest, and heartfelt speech. I admire you for many things and I also admire you for having the guts to stand up and speak the truth. They should make you speaker of the house also. Thank you for your service

[@stephaniegreisen9176]

Thank you for everything you do and for your service. ❤❤❤❤

[@Julzartnerd]

thank you Tammy for taking a stand on something so important as our security in the world!

[@Skee-do]

Hegseth is wholly unqualified. Full stop.

[@gordonhall9943]

Hegseth is simply not competent and unqualified for the job. Imaging a fortune 500 company hiring a CEO, and the candidate's resume says he managed 2 small organizations (~100 people). And when you google those organizations, you found that the candidate was fired for massive financial mismanagement. Would you hire that candidate for CEO?

[@Hall0w33n_l0v3r]

all you need to be is a citizen and have a look at whos doing the job now..or in fact their results. then realize in shame how you just embarrased yoursefl ...dummy

[@ChillWill-q5x]

The current SECDEF was literally hired from the board of Defense Contractors, are you really this stupid or do you legitimately have intellectual disability?

[@disgusted3191]

Interesting that the party that was willing to elevate to president a guy whose resume was community organizer is criticizing a military man for being extremely popular with military men. Duckworth thinks she has the Gravitas to drag Hegseth out of the nomination process. She doesn't. She has the gall to mouth the word meritocracy. Full of s*** s*** slinger.

[@floridacrackerguitartips6004]

@@Hall0w33n_l0v3r Your spelling and sentence structure displays your genius. Maybe you can take the job!

[@robturner7853]

@@floridacrackerguitartips6004 Well .. dam !! Beat me to it lol. 💥

[@jeffkeeth6380]

Senator Duckworth is good people .

[@lisablanton6842]

Bravo, Senator. Thank you for your courage & honorable service.

[@MelM-wi4nc]

You have done a fantastic job Senator.

[@lesliewilliams8215]

Well said.

[@peggygorman]

Thank you for your service and your willingness to call out incompetency

[@wendycardinal4919]

Thank you for understanding what is at risk, why can’t someone with more qualifications for this position to be in charge⁉️

[@greenspiritarts]

Dear Senator Duckworth, You are a true hero! America is so blessed to have had your service in the military and now in the Senate. Your clear clarion call to your fellow senators to give Hegseth a hard pass made my heart feel even more grateful that America has warriors like you in her corner. Thank you for your sacrifice, your courage and your HONOR….. all qualities that seems woefully missing in this nominee.

[@Gary-b9v]

Only former active duty generals who are retired should always be nominated for Secretary of Defense.

[@ajisroadtrippin5505]

General and Flag officers only.

[@Sharon-ch9ln]

Thank you for your continued service to protect our servicemen and our nation.

[@bettyzebell695]

Duckworth speaks the very clear and obvious truth over Hegseth. He is NOT qualified.

[@joncrowder1]

Thank you Sen Duckworth. Gen Mattis and Mark Esper were well qualified to be Sec of Defense. But, Hegseth is absolutely unqualified. It is horrible that he claims he'll be committed to the DoD as a meritocracy, while he so badly fails to merit the position of Secretary of Defense.

[@sherryching1193]

Bravo sen. Duckworth. Great presentation.

[@ellde4761]

The word for Hedseft is “ UNQUALIFIED “! Ms. Duckworth IS QUALIFIED for the JOB!

[@Deneen-ey2zh]

Thank you! He is totally unqualified and his character is sorely lacking.

[@walterdaubler6846]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Chelsea-u5n]

What a hero! Thank you so much for standing up for all of us. It puts a dent in the mountain of existential dread to hear someone speak truth to power so plainly.

[@cleokenerson7075]

Thank-you, Ma'am.

[@Savage-lx5yj]

We are here with you Senator, just like we were on the streets of Iraq! Thanks for protecting our brothers and sisters on active duty!

[@DM-wl6yd]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Senator Duckworth. Your courage, values and leadership are beyond words. We can only hope that somehow your words sway some senators to do what's right, put the security of the United States first and do not put someone in place as Sec of Defense who in no way brings honor, respect or anything close to the qualifications needed for this Cabinet position.

[@dankoppel6271]

Let's remember what the scoundrel who is about to enter the White House said: "I like people who weren't shot down". 2024 will truly go down as a year in which the American people abandoned all moral perspective.

[@sparky2390]

She is so right!!

[@robynmontag8433]

Well said. Thank you for your service. Nominee is a bad joke.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

Thank you, sen Duckworth No question about it.

[@ellenhartley95]

Thank you.

[@MTAYLOR0613]

Well said!

[@karenwarner3343]

This was a great speech by Senator Duckworth. I would vote for her for Sec Def.❤

[@akwoodworker1953]

He is a total failure but Trump likes him and the GOP is 1000% spineless.

[@JoCrisp-vi1ve]

Thank you Senator Duckworth.

[@rosemarycarden175]

Thank you Tammy Duckworth for your excellent & hard work & protecting the American people ❤😂🎉 We DO appreciate you. Prayers. Keep up the good work.😊

[@RaulFields-s6z]

Hegseth is grossly unqualified to be DOD Secretary! What he will be good at is approving military contracts for his and Trump''s friends and/or supporters! Thank you, Senator. Duckworth!

[@ChillWill-q5x]

The current SECDEF was literally hired from the board of Defense Contractors, are you really this stupid or do you legitimately have intellectual disability?

[@michaelasamples1]

Great work Sen. Duckworth!

[@valerieelvertondixon2494]

We need to call our senators and tell the to reject Hegseth, especially Republican senators. They need to be flooded with calls because Hegseth will be an embarrassment to the United States on the world stage.

[@RafaelaFerguson]

Senator Duckworth, You are a military hero, an American hero and a role model for women everywhere. Thank you for being courageous enough to speak out about Pete Hegseth’s lack of qualifications to serve as Secretary of Defense. I absolutely agree with your assessment of him and your decision not to confirm his appointment after watching him go through the vetting process before the Committee. I pray that the majority of the Committee members vote the same. God bless you. 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@paulturner8040]

She obviously an AWESOME HUMANITARIAN REPERISANTIVE without a doubt!

[@tedfisk1211]

Biden's SECDEF was a four star general. Trump wants a failed platoon commander.

[@raywates9739]

Observing from outside the US, well said Senator 😊👏👏. succinct & to the point! Trump’s cronies should not be confirmed!!

[@paulamurphy7483]

Thank you, Senator Ducksworth. You're a hero for our democracy.

[@terinellpelley374]

VERY VERY WELL SAID "WHO KNOWS WHY DONALD TRUMP PICKED THIS GUY" AMERICA DOES ‼️

[@erichnussbaum]

The convicted felon and service dodger Donald Trump picks his own kind! America has no problem with that!

[@Gary-b9v]

From one soldier to another thank you Senator Duckworth for your service and may God bless you for speaking up. ❤

[@clarat8762]

You are amazing, Sen. Duckworth. Thank you for your service! 💙

[@brendamackinnon1978]

Thank you Senator Duckworth for stepping up for us all and America!

[@shannoneaster9311]

Congresswoman, you are my hero! Bravo! Thank goodness you’re an integral part the solution to the incompetence of this upcoming terrifying second Trump administration. We desperately need leadership like yours right now, and for the next four miserable years! Thank you ❤️

[@OrvalMorris-qp1eu]

I totally agree.

[@jucat60]

Old Bone Spurs Tammy is fearless

[@sakkary9081]

and scripted by Obama and his leaders

[@William-i7h]

Yes,Old bone spurs has no clue

[@mearesbrodmannmusic]

Thank you for your service Tammy!! Completely agree. And on top of what you outlined in this speech, the stresses of the DoD job could possibly push Hegseth to drink. His character and qualifications are abominable. He talks about "woke" instead of how he will deter China from taking Taiwan. I hope our country can withstane his incompetence.😊

[@joecampitiello3643]

Senator you are a shinning light in these dark times, I deeply appreciate your honesty and straightforwardness

[@moiraleech6506]

From an outsider, her message was clear and articulated. She represents the very quality we from other nations have respected and yes relied on to hold values and the integrity of services that have been needed to make our world a safer and effective place. Thank you Senator Duckworth we honour and appreciate the integrity you've demonstrated in action and words. We salute you 🙏

[@elizabethcartee3932]

I love her❤

[@Curveofthecreek]

Hegseth is an INSULT. In fact ALL of the nominees are intentional insults.

[@lauriesmyla5376]

I believe he is an insult to all our servicemen and service women in our military!

[@amymitchell7715]

This made me so emotional and rocked me to my core. His nomination has disturbed me in a way that I can't even describe. It makes me mourn for this country and it makes me mourn for the democracy and government we depend on to do what's best for us and protect us from the evil that would look to destroy us. His unqualifications are disgusting and so disparaging to every American who has ever served in our military. Beyond being holy and completely and utterly unqualified this man is a violent sex offender. I can't even wrap my mind around the fact that 9 years ago No one would ever consider him to be anything other than a criminal and now he has been exalted to the most important positions in our government. That is the biggest indication that our government has failed us & politics have become a device to smother disparage and break down anyone who is not evil hateful and morally bankrupt. I have been doubting that I have the heart to make it to the next 4 years and his nomination just reaffirms that. On Monday the first convicted felon president will be taking the oath of office. And I just cannot grapple with the fact that in my lifetime I would ever see this. This truly seems like an alternate reality or nightmare I cannot wake up from. Every day I'm left questioning how did we get here. And every day I try to look to them happiest things I'm most grateful for my life. As I look for Joy and hopefulness in these beautiful things I can't help but think, they are all shrouded in darkness that will consume them and everything good in this world. My voice does not matter, And my fight for the good fight was futile. I so desperately need something to believe in. I so desperately need some kind of sign that evil is not inevitable and there will be late after these dark 4 years. Senator Duckworth's strength, fortitude, resilience, bravery and heroism gives me more hope than anything I have seen or found in a very long time. She makes me feel like I'm not small and irrelevant. She makes me Believe I Do you have this drive to keep fighting for what's right against what is So egregiously wrong! So tonight I will pray that good will overcome evil. Tonight I will pray that it's absolutely amazing woman's unimaginable dedication, heroism, pain, suffering and devotion to her country, is a turning point That starts a movement of resistance to say This Is A Unconscionable Bridge Too Far And We Will Not Cross It! 💙💙💙

[@janedoe4858]

" Supremely Unqualified " ❤ Tammy Duckworth is amazing.

[@ER-H-n3x]

Well Done! Senator Duckworth!!! Proud of your Service to our country both in uniform and in the Senate!

[@fredm5245]

Excellent delivery, right on point, and a challenge to anyone who will even consider bestowing this position on a Fox dogsbody…

[@PaulaKeezer]

Sadly, no republican will be moved by her speach.

[@raquelknabben393]

You are my hero ♥️

[@robertkulanda4603]

Thank you, ma’am!

[@optimysm]

Almost all of his cabinet picks are laughable! And a danger to our country. Thank you for standding up for what is best for our country! 🙏❤️💪

[@user-ew2lf4zv1h]

Austin leaving our national security at risk while he was hospitalized, and the second in command was out of the country was egregious.

[@amybrown6540]

@@user-ew2lf4zv1htrue, but that doesn’t negate Hegseth’s shortcomings, failures, and lack of leadership experience.

[@LindaPeterson-f6p]

@@user-ew2lf4zv1hSo imagine how it will be when Hegseth is too pissed to get out of bed!

[@user-ew2lf4zv1h]

@LindaPeterson-f6p never going to happen.

[@LindaPeterson-f6p]

@@user-ew2lf4zv1h You don’t know that!

[@MariaMoeller-un1om]

That was loud and clear!

[@Medusa.1000]

Thank You Senator Tammy DUCKWORTH !! I AGREE WITH YOU COMPLETELY!!!!

[@Julzartnerd]

As a teacher i have lead more people. and we don’t take co-workers to strip clubs. out of all the hearings Hegseth is the worst hearing and I doubt it was smears. he is saying every woman lied about him. plus his tattoo I do have a problem with a skin head who can’t even name countries in the south pacific

[@user-ew2lf4zv1h]

With your atrocious grammar, your students will learn absolutely nothing.

[@JuanitaCross]

She's GREAT!!!!

[@johnmaldonado750]

Sen. Duckworth would be a good SECDEF.

[@janteve6509]

Wow, what a speech, what a strong woman. She has lived what is she is speaking about.

[@LoisMann-g4u]

YOU CAN TELL THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SENATOR DUCKWORTH

[@KellyMoody-o4q]

Much respect and admiration for Senator Tammy Duckworth. As a female veteran, I hold the upmost respect for you. 💪🇺🇸 You are smart, intelligent and brave!! A great leader for all.

[@melissalee1799]

Tammy, the way you speak the truth and the way you speak for our troops makes me feel so damn proud. Thank you so very much. You Lady are a true American and a true fighting soldier. God Bless You.

[@Eiliyah107]

EXCELLENT!!! ❤❤❤

[@karenmcintyre4366]

Well said!!!!

[@kristentindle3075]

Thank you Senator Duckworth! I think you speak for the majority of americans! I pray that people follow your lead to protect our country! He is absolutely unfit for the office and that is an understatement! Thank you

[@emilyspector2728]

I would LOVE to hear her about Blondie…

[@charlottepryor2041]

I think they vote against her to bc they see she work for Trump then the country right ppl right

[@CerveloR5]

Thank you for your service and honesty, and showing what this big kid truly is.

[@Dawningx]

She is brilliant. Showing how deep care for the etichs, country and people she has. Choose her instead.

[@annefitz7346]

I admire Senator Duckworth & support her decision

[@waynesmith3767]

Proud of my Senator ❤️

[@milesmcmillansr999]

Thank you, Senator

[@trollingwiththefacts1996]

For what exactly, or are you not paid to say??!

[@michaelasamples1]

​@@trollingwiththefacts1996just trolling with no facts!

[@milesmcmillansr999]

Trump is treason goat and cult worship leader goat. Grow up, culty

[@hilly2777]

You couldn't have said it better, Senator. Thank you for serving us so faithfully! ❤

[@martac3938]

That position is not a joke, the lives of our troops needs to be lead by a well prepared individual, and like the Senator said he is unfit, unqualified.

[@Lulu-hv8ro]

Perfectly stated!! 👍👍 It seems that the ONLY qualification trump looks for in cabinet nominees is..... they be completely UNQUALIFIED!!!!!!! 😒😖🤨