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Hegseth’s Sham Hearing

2025/1/15
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Angus King
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Jack Smith
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Jane Koston
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Mark Kelly
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Mark Wayne Mullen
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Pete Hegseth
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Rogé Karma
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Steve Bannon
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Tammy Duckworth
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Tim Kaine
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Pete Hegseth: 我认为国防部长不需要像过去30年那样拥有类似的背景,应该给一个有实战经验的人机会。我承认自己并不完美,但我的信仰救赎了我。 Tim Kaine: 我质疑Hegseth的婚姻忠诚度。 Mark Kelly: 我质疑Hegseth的酗酒问题。 Mark Wayne Mullen: 许多参议员都曾有过类似的酗酒或婚外情行为,Hegseth的行为并不特殊。我的婚姻得以维系是因为我妻子的宽容,这让我避免了牢狱之灾。 Tammy Duckworth: Hegseth对国防部相关问题的回答非常糟糕,显示出其不合格。Hegseth为了获得确认,愿意说任何话。Hegseth试图将女性置于审判之下,共和党则试图转移焦点。Hegseth的能力不足,且可能屈服于不当命令。Hegseth可能容易受到勒索。Hegseth的FBI背景调查和财务披露至关重要,但共和党拒绝公开。一些指控Hegseth性行为不端的女性害怕站出来作证。共和党更关心政治利益而非国家安全。 Steve Bannon: Elon Musk对特朗普政府的影响力有限。Elon Musk是一个邪恶的人。 Elon Musk: (未在该部分证词中直接发言) Rogé Karma: H-1B签证旨在吸引高技能外国工人,以促进美国的竞争力。H-1B签证每年允许大约85,000名外国工人入境,申请者需要至少拥有学士学位和相关经验。关于H-1B签证的争论反映了共和党内部“科技派”和“本土主义派”之间的分歧。“科技派”关注经济增长,“本土主义派”关注国家认同。H-1B签证项目存在缺陷,例如外包公司利用该项目降低成本。尽管H-1B签证项目存在缺陷,但其总体上对经济有积极影响。特朗普政府内部可能出现关于H-1B签证的权力斗争。Stephen Miller对移民政策的了解程度很高,这可能会影响H-1B签证的未来。Elon Musk是否愿意为H-1B签证而战,将决定这场斗争的结果。Stephen Miller对限制移民政策的关注度很高,而Elon Musk的注意力则比较分散。 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 这项法案将导致对女童进行性别检查。 Jack Smith: 我相信如果选举干预案进行审判,特朗普会被定罪。我坚守对特朗普总统的起诉决定。 Angus King: Hegseth在开场白中没有提到乌克兰或俄罗斯,这令人担忧。

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Senator Tammy Duckworth questioned Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, during his confirmation hearing. Duckworth highlighted Hegseth's lack of knowledge on basic defense issues and expressed concern over his character and fitness for the role, including allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. The hearing revealed Hegseth's willingness to say whatever is necessary to get confirmed and raised concerns about his potential vulnerability to blackmail.
  • Hegseth's lack of knowledge on basic defense issues
  • Allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking
  • Concerns about his fitness for the role
  • Hegseth's willingness to say anything to get confirmed
  • Potential vulnerability to blackmail

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, faced tough questions — at least from Senate Democrats — during his confirmation hearing Tuesday. The veteran and former Fox News host is facing allegations of excessive drinking, sexual misconduct, and financial mismanagement. But none of that seems to be disqualifying for Republicans, because Hegseth appears headed toward confirmation. Veteran and Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins us to share her thoughts on Tuesday’s hearing. 

Later in the show, Atlantic staff writer Rogé Karma breaks down the intra-MAGA war over H-1B visas.

And in headlines: Congress passes legislation banning trans athletes from female school sports teams, the Justice Department released part one of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigations into Trump, and TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote.

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