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Several Democrats voiced concerns about Pete Hegseth’s qualifications for the role of defense secretary, from his lack of experience running a large-scale organization to allegations of misconduct.
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said he didn’t “know of any corporate board of directors that would hire a CEO” who hadn’t managed more than 100 employees.
Other Democrat senators suggested that being drunk on the job—an allegation Hegseth has denied—and marital infidelity should be disqualifying acts for a defense secretary….
Hegseth Pressed on Qualifications, Women in Military at Nomination Hearing
