Jan 14, 2025 2:12 PM ET Katie Pavlich
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Thank you for joining our live coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to become the next Defense Secretary. We'll be back tomorrow morning at 10 am eastern time for a slew of additional Cabinet hearings. 

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Jan 14, 2025 2:04 PM ET Matt Vespa
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Correction: Mitt Romney's successor might be a "no" vote.

Sen. John Curtis (R-UT)

Jan 14, 2025 2:02 PM ET Matt Vespa

GOP circled the wagons too

Jan 14, 2025 2:03 PM ET Matt Vespa
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I expect Hegseth to get the nod from the committee. Onto the next battle. 

But I sort of wished we had a second round of questioning ... because we could've laughed at Mazie Hirono again 

Jan 14, 2025 2:02 PM ET Matt Vespa
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GOP circled the wagons too

Jan 14, 2025 2:02 PM ET Matt Vespa
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Jan 14, 2025 2:02 PM ET Matt Vespa
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We heard the usual nonsense that the liberal media has been saying about Hegseth since Trump nominated him. Nothing new. 

Mr. Hegseth was prepared. 

Jan 14, 2025 2:01 PM ET Matt Vespa
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Well, again, that hearing was "as expected" 

Jan 14, 2025 1:39 PM ET Matt Vespa
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Jan 14, 2025 1:36 PM ET Matt Vespa
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Jan 14, 2025 1:36 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Slotkin asked whether Hegseth has been involved in conversations with Trump about using military as a law enforcement apparatus against illegal immigrants.

Hegseth said he would not divulge the content of his conversations with the president-elect.

Jan 14, 2025 1:36 PM ET Matt Vespa
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I know Sen. Slotkin is talking, but is this the image of the day?

Jan 14, 2025 1:35 PM ET Matt Vespa
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It's as if the entire Senate Dem caucus decided to re-read Tom Clancy's entire catalog re illegal orders, coups, etc. 

It's pathetic and grossly transparent. 

Jan 14, 2025 1:34 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin is up now, discussing how the founders did not want to use the military for law enforcement purposes -- particularly Trump's promise to use the military to deport illegal immigrants.

She asked whether Hegseth would push back on Trump if he seeks to use the military for this purpose.

Jan 14, 2025 1:34 PM ET Matt Vespa
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Hilarious that the 'military following illegal orders' is only an issue now because Dems can't beat Trump 

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Jan 14, 2025 1:27 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Hegseth refers to Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan as "shameful" and a "detriment to our reputation."

He insinuated that this was what emboldened Hamas to attack Israel because "the world recognized weakness for what it was."

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Jan 14, 2025 1:18 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Democrats are trying their very best to paint Hegseth as a lecherous lush.

Hegseth isn't letting them. He continues saying that these are "anonymous smears."

The more he repeats that, the better for him.

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Jan 14, 2025 1:12 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Hegseth argues the military should do away with "DEI" and "CRT" and points out that "equity" is different from "equality."

Says judging people by "something other than how they do their job" lowers morale 

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Jan 14, 2025 1:10 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Eric Schmidt brings up how DEI initiatives in the Air Force discouraged service members not to refer to their parents as "mom" and "dad."

"The secretary of the Air Force...thought we had too many White officers, advocated for quotas."

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Jan 14, 2025 1:09 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Eric Schmidt: "DEI is not about giving everyone an equal opportunity, it is about promoting cultural Marxism."

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Jan 14, 2025 1:08 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Eric Schmidt is up now, praising Hegseth's focus on fostering the "Warrior Ethos."

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Jan 14, 2025 1:07 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Rosen asked whether Hegseth's endorsement of America First policies mean "America Alone" and would mean abandoning our allies.

Hegseth: "Our friends in the world have had no better ally...than Donald Trump."

He pointed out how Trump made NATO become "far more robust" and touted his support for Israel.

Rosen asked if this includes Ukraine and whether Trump will actually end the war without making massive concessions to Vladimir Putin.

Hegseth: "I will always give my best guidance to [President-elect Trump]."

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Jan 14, 2025 1:05 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Rosen asks whether veterans getting benefits are "dependent on the government" or taking advantage of benefits they "earned."

Hegseth answered, "yes."

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Jan 14, 2025 1:03 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Jacky Rosen is knocking Hegseth for questioning VA benefits for veterans.

"Every veteran should have full access to the benefits they have earned," Hegseth said.

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Jan 14, 2025 12:48 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Duckworth is asking about Hegseth's experience with international negotiations. 

Jan 14, 2025 12:47 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Democrat Sens. Gary Peters and Tammy Duckworth appear to be trying to use a more effective line of attack against Hegseth. Instead of carrying on about DEI and women, they are going after his supposed lack of experience in running a large organization.

It's probably the smartest play they could use -- but it won't work because the rest are going to focus on "wokeness."

Jan 14, 2025 12:46 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth claims Hegseth is not prepared to lead the U.S. military "on day one."

Jan 14, 2025 12:44 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Jan 14, 2025 12:43 PM ET Jeff Charles
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Jan 14, 2025 12:27 PM ET Jeff Charles
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I'll admit it: I can't wait until it's Cory Booker's turn to question Hegseth. The hysterical grandstanding will be epic. I hope Senator Spartacus does not disappoint. 😂😂😂

Jan 14, 2025 12:24 PM ET Jeff Charles
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