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President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth, a veteran, author and former Fox News host, faced tough questions on his personal and professional record.Jenna breaks down the three key takeaways of this four-hour hearing.TakeawaysThe Secretary of Defense is a historically significant role.The hearing revealed deep partisan divides in questioning.Hegseth's non-traditional background was acknowledged.Allegations against Hegseth became a focal point for Democrats.Republicans emphasized the military’s culture and Hegseth’s Christianity.Strategic questions about national security were largely overlooked.The confirmation process is likely to follow party lines.00:00 The Importance of the Secretary of Defense - Did you know it was known as the Secretary of War?02:28 Hearing Highlights: Party Lines and Allegations05:57 - Character and Culture in Military Leadership07:43 - Oversights in the Hearing8:59 - Next Steps for Pete Hegseth's NominationSUPPORT OUR MISSION If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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