Hegseth Demolishes Democrat Hirono for Attack Citing Debunked Anonymous Reports
SUMMARY
During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee, refuted claims of being drunk at work while at Fox News. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) cited anonymous reports alleging misconduct, which Hegseth dismissed as false and contradicted by numerous colleagues’ on-the-record statements. Hirono pressed Hegseth with a "yes or no" demand, cutting off his explanations. Hegseth pointed out that NBC News initially circulated the debunked claims, and his lawyer, Tim Parlatore, emphasized the overwhelming public support from Fox News colleagues and others. Prominent figures like Will Cain, Dan Bongino, Piers Morgan, and Rachel Campos-Duffy publicly defended Hegseth, describing him as professional and reliable.
