Sen. Duckworth Criticizes Hegseth's Stance on Women in Combat
TL;DR
Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, citing his lack of military command experience and controversial views on women in combat roles. Duckworth, a retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel, described Hegseth as "inordinately unqualified" for overseeing the Pentagon's vast operations and budget. Hegseth, a Fox News commentator, also faces a sexual assault allegation, which Duckworth argues makes him unsuitable for the position. Concerns were raised about Senate Republicans potentially approving Trump's nominees without scrutiny.
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- Sen. Duckworth: Hegseth Is ‘Inordinately Unqualified’ to Be Secretary of Defense Rolling Stone
- Hegseth’s views on women in combat ‘flat-out wrong’, Senator Duckworth says The Guardian US
- Army veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs in war, calls out Pete Hegseth's views on women in comba The Times of India
- Canada's top military commander calls out US senator for questioning a woman's role in combat The Associated Press
- Sen. Duckworth says Trump defense secretary pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat roles CBS News
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