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Hegseth's Heated Hearing

2025/1/15
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Annie Linsky
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Ashley Scott
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Matt Gorman
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Megan Hayes
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共和党参议员Joni Ernst
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民主党参议员
气象学家Allison Chinchar
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主持人: Hegseth的参议院确认听证会充满争议,民主党人提出了性行为不端和财务管理不善的指控,但关键共和党参议员的支持确保了他的提名几乎板上钉钉。同时,讨论了特朗普选择的总检察长人选以及一项禁止跨性别运动员参加女子体育运动的法案。最后,报道了南加州的野火灾害。 民主党参议员: 在听证会上,民主党参议员质疑Hegseth的领导能力、财务管理和性行为不端指控,并试图揭示其在面对总统非法命令时的立场。 Hegseth: Hegseth否认了所有针对他的指控,称其为匿名来源的诽谤,并强调他对总统的忠诚以及他对宪法的承诺。 共和党参议员Joni Ernst: Ernst参议员公开表示支持Hegseth的提名,这在很大程度上确保了他的确认。 Annie Linsky: Linsky评论了Hegseth在听证会上回答问题时的挣扎,并指出外部因素,例如来自外部团体的压力,对确认过程的影响。 Matt Gorman: Gorman认为Hegseth的听证会类似于最高法院的听证会,外部团体施加了影响,并指出Joni Ernst在受到压力后改变了对Hegseth的立场。 Megan Hayes: Hayes认为Hegseth的背景调查处理方式存在问题,民主党尽力揭露Hegseth的问题,但他们知道无法阻止他的确认,并指出Hegseth在听证会上有效地控制了局面。

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Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was contentious, with Democrats raising concerns about his past behavior and Republicans largely supporting him. The hearing highlighted the political climate and the influence of outside groups on the confirmation process. Despite the allegations, Hegseth's confirmation seems likely.
  • Democrats raised allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and financial mismanagement against Pete Hegseth.
  • Hegseth denied all allegations, attributing them to a 'smear campaign'.
  • Republican Senator Joni Ernst's support was crucial to Hegseth's confirmation prospects.
  • Outside groups exerted influence on the confirmation process through ads and threats of primaries.

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