Pete Hegseth best moments from Secretary of Defense Senate confirmation hearing

[@cochran47]

Watching this reminded me why I hate politicians. We need more non career politicians.

[@tireswing4836]

@@cochran47 non career politicians are why we're here lol

[@jadehudema2507]

​@@tireswing4836no, establishment politicians are why we're here, non career politicians is what will get us past this shit.

[@Purge_leftists_now]

@tireswing4836 wrong, it's career politicians that have gotten us into all the messes this nation faces. Adhering to the status quo looking out for eachother instead of us and out well being. They only care about kick backs and their defense contractor buddies. We need non- career politicians to return the country on the path our founding fathers envisioned for future generations. Pete is the man to do it!

[@ThatTempesTGuy]

@@tireswing4836 LOL What planet r u from? 🤡

[@scratch5120]

@@tireswing4836no it’s not.

[@Aegis1857]

Mr. Reed spelling out what qualities the position needs must have forgotten Hillary Clinton 😂

[@llm7013]

Different position.

[@ImListeningToReason]

Ya you hold up both resumes next to each other, names removed and its obvious Hegseth is wholly unqualified.

[@EsmereldaJones369]

She was Sec of State. Not a misogynist or alcoholic running 2 veterans groups into bankruptcy.

[@Aegis1857]

@@EsmereldaJones369 lol my point wasn't the position was the same but look at the scumbags who have held various posts before. "Like...with a cloth?"

[@PradeepShantha-s2w]

​@@EsmereldaJones369- you are so weak

[@andorastevens8300]

It is really great to see people that have really worked for Americans coming into our government.

[@cbro5961]

It is sad how they twist his words and make false statements. And ignore what they have done over the last 4 years!

[@deejo2]

The same people who say men can be women don't seem to understand that typically women are not as physically strong as men & that can be a big problem in combat.

[@Bruss813]

They have to pass physical training as well. Any weak woman, or man, is weeded out.

[@zachbrooks6428]

How to tell when someone has zero experience in the military. You watch too many movies. They are not doing hand to hand combat. Best shooters in the world are often women (google Olympics). Sit down

[@zachbrooks6428]

You also are taking the stance against women in the military when he clearly said that’s not what he thinks. So either you don’t believe him and you are okay with lying after swearing to tell the truth or you don’t agree with him. You people are so funny.

[@crsw7041]

They have lowered the standards. Women don't have to do the same standards as men

[@Bruss813]

​@@crsw7041That's always been the standard.

[@christophercamp6601]

Hirono is asking Hegseth about drinking, but she’s the one who sounds drunk

[@tedlaporte2001]

Dude, get that Hawaiian demoncrate a Mai Tai please.

[@jairtrail4921]

Imagine being sober listening to this bullshit

[@anthony452]

One of the dumbest people in there.

[@ryondellbourne2496]

@@christophercamp6601 it has been said by another senate member that others show up drunk to work 😂 it’s a shit show

[@christophercamp6601]

@ yes, and that is putting it mildly!

[@debrastanford8761]

I DIN T CARE WHO THIS MAN MARRIED, DIVORCED, ARE SLEPT WITH...I WANT A STRONG MILITARY AND STOP BEING FOCUSED ON NONSENSE THAT DOESN T MATTER TO HUMAN BEINGS THAT WAMT A SAFE U.S.❤ THANK YOU.

[@deejo2]

@@debrastanford8761 Exactly & in many cases, those who point out another's flaws have many of the same or worse in their closets.

[@ImListeningToReason]

So based on your objective statement, he is wholly unqualified in breadth and depth. Thank you for your comment.

[@onilamb845]

@@ImListeningToReason Oh, and what would make him so? Because considering how lack luster this country has become we need a kick in the ass not ridiculous policies based on race or witch hunts for radicals in our military These people act like he came in rude and cocky and they do nothing but berate and through emotional tantrums over what exactly? Most of the people interviewing him aren’t qualified to even do that, just hot air He’s got a focus on the job, that’s the only thing that matters, the only thing. Everything else is fluff, you don’t need to like him and he doesn’t need to be a saint.

[@aprilg3299]

It is all a distraction..Make America Great Again

[@BigTalk-1]

If a Man can't Handle his own life respectfully how can he handle powerful country like U.S..

[@Bilbasaur]

They are literally not listening to the man. He said women do not belong in COMBAT roles. And he's right. Everyone knows he's right.

[@NancyVega-z6z]

Yes he’s right but they want to make it seem like is bad

[@JackyChen-wv9pq]

But when thing happened, they want their husband's to be the man treat them "the Ladies" the way they wanted to be treat. We do not look down on ladies, but men handle the danger, and protect our ladies, mom, wives with all heart and men's lives. Women should not be sent to combat, but if they serve in combat, yes, we do respect with all our heart and love. It's not discrimination against women.

[@shanks4391]

On behalf of sane women everywhere..I apologize. These women do not speak for us. They are an embarrassment and difficult to even listen to. I will personally make Pete a sandwich 🥪. Heading to the kitchen now.. thank you for your service sir.

[@victoriacometh5168]

TOTALLY AGREE ! These women - esp. Elizabeth War-ren & SLOTHskin .... the role of women was given to us by GOD - and I beieve Mr. Hegseth is trying to honor that. As the father of seven children, he is grateful to have a God-fearing wife & mother of his children - not some girl who neeeds to prove herself by wearing combat boots & prancing around in barracks.

[@MostCommentsOnYouTubeAreAiBOTS]

@@shanks4391 The woman and the man who protested at the beginning absolutely speaks for me!!! I am a 49-year-old woman and I would not make a sandwich for anyone who supports such a foreign policy, not to mention him softening his previous view on women in combat roles! You need to only speak for yourself, and keep thy head in the sand!

[@robertwoody2269]

Thanks for that, I have a lot of respect for women who are willing to buck the stereotypes that the media throw their way. It’s wonderful to hear the opinion of a strong Christian woman who is both happy and secure in her role as a caregiver and a mother. I LOVE SANDWICHES!

[@loriselby4042]

@@shanks4391 ❤️👍

[@debs229]

100%

[@hopeurfree]

He will be a great Secretary of Defense and will be Confirmed!!!

[@dianedelauri642]

Did you listen to him or are you so maga you don't care about your country ?

[@markuswilliams6939]

You are beyond crazy if you think this man should be secretary of defense👀🥴

[@AJWOZ2595]

@@markuswilliams6939 Awww, bless your heart

[@18620018]

😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@BlusJewelryNmore2024]

Doubt it! 🤷‍♀️

[@peterwade7708]

What a torment it must be for a dynamic young man with firsthand combat experience to endure questioning from a panel of decrepit figures who have only ever witnessed battles from the comfort of their couches, watching on television. These relics-and the entire process-are utterly disheartening. My sympathies go out to you, American people.😢

[@tedlaporte2001]

Well said Brother.

[@jairtrail4921]

Save it

[@ChristTheLover]

​@@jairtrail4921 to add. Hegseth is NOT a general.

[@imma-cool-detective]

@@jairtrail4921 barg right on off

[@dylanortenzi91]

Duckworth flew combat missions and lost both her legs in combat. Hegesth is an unqualified drunk who ran 2 non profits to financial ruin.

[@michellez127]

Pete is amazing!

[@Ruth-r3r]

Pete will be a great secretary

[@ImListeningToReason]

Unqualified, and you know that.

[@FierceZs1]

@@ImListeningToReason keep coping. Still leagues above our last administration

[@Duddey9]

@@ImListeningToReason And who is qualified to be secretary of defense? Because everyone we've had run it before have sucked ass and you know it.

[@laureanoballestas811]

@@ImListeningToReasonum sir who was president? Enough said

[@jairtrail4921]

@@Duddey9 Lloyd James Austin III. Look at his resume and compare it with Pete

[@redhawk211]

Some of these politicians are embarrassing themselves talking over Pete not even giving him a chance to respond. Seriously embarrassing for them.

[@sharonwong2047]

We The People, supporting Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense. 💪💪💪💪

[@ImListeningToReason]

Are non-existent. Cult at best.

[@markuswilliams6939]

@@sharonwong2047I’m a Republican I don’t support him do your research he’s not qualified to be the secretary of defense but I appreciate his service to our nation sir.

[@ThatTempesTGuy]

​@@markuswilliams6939Read the qualifications 😂 lmfao look at past Secdefs and their record 😂 this guy is like at least twice as qualified as any of them wtf? What planet are you from???

[@hopeurfree]

Lots of Political Leftists making fools of themselves.

[@HAGMAN3926]

Democrats are sick and never learned a thing from the election

[@jairtrail4921]

How so?

[@jayl5978]

It’s typical

[@AdmiralSnackbarz]

All politicians are tools

[@overit1865]

@@hopeurfree lots of fools making leftists of themselves ☝️

[@HOGSBREATH1978]

He must be a good candidate if the left is protesting

[@carlametcalfe4342]

@@HOGSBREATH1978 they are kinda funny don't you think?

[@llm7013]

@@HOGSBREATH1978 you don't know if they were left or right, though we can assume left because the right all seem to go along with this ridiculous nomination like sheep.

[@FierceZs1]

@@llm7013 you're pretending as if the left didn't go along with any nomination that byden put up there regardless of their track record or activism

[@AdmiralSnackbarz]

😂😂😂 sure

[@malcomx47]

Hear me out: Maybe, just maybe, he is absolutely incompetent to hold the job 😅😅😅😅

[@SandyArmes-d4o]

Hegseth👍👍👍👍

[@marshaparham7286]

Manifesting in the house! It's that name of Jesus.

[@gregwhite8992]

Yes there were demons at work through the Democrats. That was very evident.

[@18620018]

@@marshaparham7286 🤣

[@josephlucchese754]

About time!

[@elvirastewart4183]

WE THE PEOPLE have you in back..We give President Trump the mandate,and we have the votes,needs to accept and respect.Amen..well said Pete..God bless you Pete..

[@oldNavyJZ]

They should do something about those insurgents interrupting the meeting.

[@deco9863]

@oldNavyJZ Agree...I mean how many crazy liberals have they let in..?

[@shanks4391]

Yes. And also the people shouting from the crowd 😂

[@jairtrail4921]

@@oldNavyJZ insurgents?? Shut up

[@ScottGraham-fy3pr]

No those are insurrectionists

[@maryluckeydoo2161]

Pete we are with you on this journey. America has voted the Trump team.

[@denisenardiello762]

And he is a convicted felon! Shouldn’t even be allowed to put a foot in the white house. People who voted for him have NO morals!!!

[@ImListeningToReason]

Fact - More Votes were cast for someone other than Drumpf and he did not even receive a majority of the votes within the Trump/Harris component of the election. So, NO America has NOT voted on the 'team.'

[@markuswilliams6939]

@@maryluckeydoo2161 you are with him speak for yourself buddy 🥴

[@jadehudema2507]

​@@markuswilliams6939The majority are with him & that's what matters.

[@jadehudema2507]

​@@markuswilliams6939The majority is with him, nobody cares what ignorant lefties think.

[@cathypribble7233]

Confirm Pete!!!

[@paulrussellevans]

The party which focuses most on women in the forces, doesn't know what Women are?

[@johndo7484]

@@paulrussellevans Quite the conundrum huh

[@fergaberg]

Valid point lol

[@RDM5000-i6b]

After 3 of them,,,, the Chairman should have totally cleared the public seating area immediately only leaving the press/media.

[@TheOnlyGuitarFather]

I never seen republicans interrupt a democrat who has been getting questioned.

[@benhaithcoat3240]

@TheOnlyGuitarFather that's because their answers or nonanswers for that matter, show their incompetence, faulty reasoning skills, and insane policy stances. The best medicine for bad policy and bad rhetoric is sun light. Let em talk and show their faults

[@luciagoldschmidt906]

@the only guitar yes ended they are respectful and not rude.

[@lisamoreno7973]

Pete Hegseth is so impressive. I feel hopeful once again for the future my grandchildren will have now that we have highly intelligent, well-educated, mostly younger and more trustworthy, genuine, people like him, Vance, Elon, and others are working to calm down the crazy, woke agenda and focus on building our country instead of tearing it down. Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and providing another chance for the USofA to be restored.

[@SandiSquiller-zs1zu]

God bless you my son is a military veteran of 22 years God bless you pray God puts you in your rightful position Pete

[@ThatTempesTGuy]

God bless your son and his service.

[@deco9863]

How many liberal plants are in this room? Enough with the outbursts.

[@Excremental_Discharge]

@@deco9863 "liberal plants" 🤣 MAGA is pathetic. If Hegseth was a Democrat, you'd be screaming to have him fed to the wolves for his conduct

[@NPNPaganArtistSpotlight]

They MUST be allowed to speak against this dangerous idiot

[@llm7013]

Plants? It's a public hearing. Learn how our government actually works.

[@DemonDog444]

​@@llm7013we've learned how the democrat party works, they put plants into Senate hearings.

[@alicynbreaux1711]

​@@llm7013 Do you know what a plant is?! A plant can be in a " public meeting" . That makes it easy to plant disruptors.

[@debrastanford8761]

BEST &BRIGHTEST TO LEAD...END❤

[@wiggyroxy]

we are with you pete

[@timmclaughlin6214]

Why do some of these senators sound like they are on the verge of tears? Or is it just me? And the subject is always women in the military. Wtf?

[@electrofryed7239]

The Uniparty panic is real. Sweet Music

[@timmclaughlin6214]

​@@electrofryed7239yea it is but good Lord is it pathetic already.

[@TOm-g9x8f]

A general with an office full of soldiers, versus a staff of political advisers....are advisors to the Commander in Chief, not nose queens....

[@jamesleatherman5738]

The more I see and hear… the more I want him to get the job

[@lindabogert47]

Glad the young people are going on qualification and don’t believe this garbage by senators. This is a brand new word carpetbaggers. 🇺🇸

[@Jeremy-83]

Never listen to what people say. Just watch what they do.

[@christ0ph3rson70]

What a Legend! America is back baby!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mariandinan6089]

Why can’t we see who the speakers are?

[@leighagnello7993]

I think that's intentional so we can't vote them out because we can't see. Anyone who sounds bigot I won't vote for them but seeing no name makes that hard

[@brotherbromp6558]

​@leighagnello7993 what?

[@wendydove7632]

Changing of the Guard is happening The old people will need to embrace the bright light that is here. The People Have Chosen!May we find a way to coexist and work for the people in a forthright manner. May God bless our country, and forgive us for our imperfections. May we have term limits so that we can move forward with intelligence.

[@NPNPaganArtistSpotlight]

this idiot is just as dangerous as the convicted felon who MUST be sent to Federal Prison!

[@Teaspheap]

He will be a good Secretary

[@markuswilliams6939]

@@Teaspheap yeah until he has that first drink he has lots of baggage I say he’s just not qualified to run the military maybe the Boy Scouts of America 🥴

[@petecross22]

Every time a protester interrupts, it gives the advantage to Mr.Hegseth. I used to be a lifelong democrat. I am now an independent. And watching this hearing affirms my decision. The Democratic Party is utterly lost. They should’ve focused on one aspect and that is the inexperience of Mr. Hegseth. That is his vulnerability.

[@johndo7484]

He has experience on the ground, which is something that is very important right now. Our president needs advice from people who understand how things work on the ground, and how policies affect soldiers.

[@burnerjack01]

When Pete becomes Secretary of State of Defense, Troop morale will skyrocket and the Recruitment Crisis is over.

[@Ally-x5w8f]

He wants every veteran to have every access they could ever have that's something they didn't do my father died for this country I think I am allowed to talk about that and I support Pete

[@CaptainDeebag]

This committee is awful. I'd like to think that we can do better, but clearly we can't.

[@shellysmith1037]

At the end of the day, Hegseth walked out more likable than the Democrats. They needed to be rude, uncivil, and aggressive to bait him. But he kept his composure..... vote yes

[@michaelwehby]

PETE IS AWSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ImListeningToReason]

At drinking and failing at his career.

[@johndo7484]

@@ImListeningToReasonHe’s pretty successful actually, what do you mean?

[@foxmulder8072]

@@ImListeningToReasononly failure is yourself . Condemning a warrior while hiding behind a farce name. You sir are a hypocrite.

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Just reading comments after listening fully...I just 'like' each and every one of them! ❤❤❤

[@Myrtle-u4w]

I know of so many young people now not going to join the military because of this

[@lindakelly5730]

You got this, Pete!!❤

[@robertwoody2269]

As a Marine who has fought in Fallujah and many other places in Iraq, we hate the Geneva convention. It has some good stuff, but a lot of it needs to be pared down. War is not civil, and you cannot legislate combat. I’ve seen marines go to prison for protecting their brothers. It’s bull.

[@Valhalla1776]

In 1775 our forefathers had enough. When will we? It’s disrespectful to their sacrifices to allow this to keep going on.

[@bluedog562]

He is impressive.

[@crystalmorgan7516]

Best quote… WOKENESS IS WEAKNESS! God Bless 🇺🇸 America

[@Will-m5x]

The poor Democrats cannot get anything right and definitely don’t want America first people in President Trump’s cabin

[@Hoycelolland]

When looking for the best person for any job, the bar shouldn’t be set so low. If these are some of Pete’s best moments? 😮

[@congsan3528]

Protesters should automatically get jail time for one year for disrupting the hearing. No Bail and no parole.

[@ryangalvatron4451]

same as everyone that attendied the peaceful Jan. 6th "protest"

[@congsan3528]

@@ryangalvatron4451 Jan 20, 2025 will be the worst day for the liberals. You will cry foul for the next 4 years.

[@arrow4773]

That rude absurd drunk Asian woman needs to resign

[@NancyVega-z6z]

She needs to go back to china lol

[@llm7013]

Great point about his lack of management experience. Even if you count volunteers, he's supervised 1100 people. He claims to have responsibly managed budgets of the 2 nonprofits he's managed, however there is serious reporting that states otherwise.

[@ImListeningToReason]

And these non-profits? GONE.

[@llm7013]

@ImListeningToReason I didn't know that. This needs to be amplified if true (not doubting you, I just haven't seen it.).

[@MedHead1]

Peace through strength. Make America Formidable Again!

[@ScottGraham-fy3pr]

So several of these Democrat Representatives seem to have their feelings hurt because they didn't you get a meeting prior to this lambasting! We don't have any positions open in Congress and Senate for your feelings!

[@marylowder1793]

A true leader must have experience in the military in order to truly understand the Mission...

[@Jeremy-83]

Democrats insist that nominees must be perfect and have nothing in their past, yet the same high standards don't apply to them..

[@509drone2]

God bless Mr. Hegseth! We need more people like him in our government! It’s time for change! And to the critics, if he is horrible at the job, we should hold him accountable, but the current “status-quo” isn’t working, it’s time for change!

[@Presbybaptisational]

LOL Shaheen thinks a little too highly of herself

[@aunc3281]

The senator asking about him shooting people in the legs and using military force to take over other countries is committing logical fallacies and being disingenuous. Exhausting. First one I truly can not respect. They should be voted out for assuming we're idiots.

[@dragonlance1121]

Why wouldn't they speak like they are talking to idiots? That's exactly who voted them in.

[@aunc3281]

@dragonlance1121 lol. Well, that's a good point.

[@DesignedByTaz]

The interruptions between the members drives me insane. Just let the person finish their sentence before you interject. It’s so rude and unprofessional.

[@ildefonsovilar]

Man, he handles himself exceptionally!

[@marymcnabb7149]

Lots of Russian bots on here.

[@4g63t8]

AOC always sounds at her wits end.

[@lindahayward2982]

Attn Mrs Shaheed: Women should not be fighting on the front lines or considered to do so. They are not equal to men strength wise. They weren’t built to pack two hundred lbs on the their back hours or days on end! Stop making it political!!!

[@bradarmbrister]

Dont think these senators realize we just fired the “board of directors” for running the company into the ground.

[@michaelhiggins7072]

Do these politicians realize how insane they sound

[@sujoyroy3157]

Sounds like a drunkard asking the question of whether he should resign if found drinking on the job.

[@A-saysitasitis]

Some of these Senators are handing him a serious beat down, will he make it through?🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mickyvalenz9959]

I’m so sad there was so much about non-important things. I wish they talked much more about actual substance though like how is he gonna deal with budgeting what he’s actually gonna do as a leader

[@kellyann3531]

Exactly, but he was so busy trying to deny his flip flopping and grandstanding the questions.

[@Allanfallan]

Politicians these days are really good at giving non-responses. We don't need a grand rambling back story for every yes or no question.

[@Messier45MORPHEUS]

Reed is great this was a very fair and civil interview, Personally I like Hegseth because im getting the same tattoo on my chest...

[@danielsun486]

I feel many of these senators are a waste of resources.

[@mjeanrhodus486]

Why are these people yelling? Praying for Pete Hegseth to be voted as Secretary of Defense.

[@deco9863]

@@mjeanrhodus486 They were placed there by the Democratic party for theater. All paid to cause a disruption during the hearing.

[@OgechiYoyo]

I really think those interrupting Pete were planted there. The machine is really scared of Pete becoming the secretary of defense

[@JohnSiple]

Angry women & men excoriating Peter--how telling.

[@jadehudema2507]

@JohnSiple *DERANGED men and women.

[@NancyVega-z6z]

People have no respect

[@FishnChips136]

I wondered how much the Left was paying these protestors to disrupt the hearings. I laughed when Wicker was " listing" all of Pete's " shortfalls". I thought he was about to name some US Senators that have those very same personal issues but, sadly he forgot about them.

[@generaljackripper666]

Oh, so how large of an organization has that senator been in charge of? And his thirteen interns don't count.

[@laureanoballestas811]

Please vote these senators out. These people lack intelligence

[@ENG13INELT]

The senator asking about him drinking actually sounds like she's drunk.

[@edgartorres7405]

Why are they dragging this nomination? If his qualifications are spot on ,I’m beginning to think that there’s a political bias within the leadership to fail or stall the nomination for the defense of our nation! Please senators explain why. This should have been cleared up during the Biden administration. Smells like contempt for the defense of America. Is there culpability here!?

[@ericab845]

Reed: this from a guy who supported Darth Vader, who disappeared for two weeks and Biden didn't even know he was gone, who has not passed an audit and is in bed with Arms suppliers, making money off them. yes I'm taking about the former leader of the DoD Lloyd Austin.

[@bergssprangare]

MR Reed is a woke doke

[@jamesleatherman5738]

I hope he gets the job. Army veteran here. 2011-2015.

[@ThatTempesTGuy]

Same 2009-2017

[@ChristTheLover]

First time voter in RI. Looking forward to voting Reed out.

[@adamstraight2571]

How are these guys getting in just yelling out and hindering the committee and Mr. Hegseth.

[@generaljackripper666]

Don't puss out, go ahead and tell her women have no place in the combat arms roles. It's the truth.

[@worldtraveler721]

Reed looks like the damn grandpa in The Munsters! 😂

[@debrastanford8761]

Let s all go get a Jerusalem cross. And go to be called an extremist in washington😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@thanguard2185]

“It seems to me you’ve supervised far more people than the average US senator” 💯

[@RyanTallman-e2w]

i like how they answer questions for him. seems like they are only interested in hearing what they want to hear.

[@flamingo2166]

Wow Pete has a brilliant mind and strong conscience ness of purpose to fill this position and probably will be the best USA has ever had in the service of that job.

[@SeanVs786]

29:10 mam, you are slurring your word like a person who just finished 6 shots of vodka 😂

[@paulettabenning3679]

Reminds me of the Kauvanaugh hearing. Stupid questions and not being allowed to answer.

[@godwinsboom]

Rino senators sound like cnn

[@thinkcriticallyandpositively]

Now i feel unsure after hearing this man pardoned 3 war criminals that shot civilian but does not present facts that justifies his decision on top of having little to no experience...