{"id":2390524,"date":"2025-01-15T10:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T15:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-hegseths-composed-confirmation-hearing-performance-convinced-all-the-right-people\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T11:31:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T16:31:06","slug":"pete-hegseths-composed-confirmation-hearing-performance-convinced-all-the-right-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-hegseths-composed-confirmation-hearing-performance-convinced-all-the-right-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Pete Hegseth&#8217;s Composed Confirmation Hearing Performance Convinced All the Right People"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpete-hegseths-composed-confirmation-hearing-performance-convinced-all-the-right-people%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2390524&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Democratic senators on the Armed Services Committee\u2063 were unsuccessful in their attempt to sway any Republicans against Pete Hegseth, a nominee to lead the Defence Department \u200bin a second Trump administration. Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News\u200c host, faced \u2063the committee to discuss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-military-scientists-discussed-weaponizing-sars-coronaviruses-in-document-obtained-by-u-s-government-australian-media\/\" title=\"Chinese Military Scientists Discussed Weaponizing SARS Coronaviruses In Document Obtained By U.S. Government: Australian Media\">military reform<\/a> and address allegations \u2064of sexual misconduct. Despite \u2063concerns raised by Iowa\u2064 Senator Joni Ernst regarding Hegseth\u2019s views on women in\u200b combat, she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-appointed-judge-delays-sentencing-for-kevin-clinesmith-until-after-inauguration-day\/\" title=\"Obama-Appointed Judge Delays Sentencing For Kevin Clinesmith Until After Inauguration Day\">ultimately decided<\/a> to support his nomination after he affirmed that women could serve in combat roles \u200dif they <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">meet fitness \u2064standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other Republican senators, including\u200c Lindsey \u2064Graham and Senate majority Leader John Thune, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tokyo-olympics-set-to-go-on-regardless-of-covid-19-pandemic\/\" title=\"Tokyo Olympics Set To Go On \u2018Regardless\u2019 Of COVID-19 Pandemic\">expressed confidence<\/a> in hegseth\u2019s ability to overcome the \u200dallegations and noted that he\u200b performed well \u2064during the hearing. Hegseth emphasized his commitment to\u200c restoring a focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-are-the-lessons-china-is-taking-from-the-ukraine-war\/\" title=\"What Are the Lessons China Is Taking From the Ukraine War?\">military effectiveness<\/a> within \u200bthe pentagon, aligning with\u200c Trump&#8217;s priorities\u2062 for the\u200b Defense\u2064 Department.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee appear to have failed in their efforts to turn at least one Republican colleague against Pete Hegseth, the Army veteran and Fox News host nominated to lead the Defense Department under the second Trump administration.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth appeared before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hearing-room-erupts-laughter-pete-hegseth-turns-elizabeth-warrens-gotcha-question-around\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">committee<\/a> on Tuesday to lay out a vision for military reform and to defend himself against allegations of sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of the hearing, during which Democrats failed to land decisive blows against the nominee, several possible Republican holdouts ultimately ended up siding with Hegseth.<\/p>\n<p>Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-joni-ernst-announces-game-changing-decision-pete-hegseth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concerned<\/a> about Hegseth&rsquo;s skepticism toward women serving in combat roles. But her worries appeared to be satisfied after Hegseth affirmed during the hearing that he would allow women in combat as long as they pass rigorous fitness requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Ernst confirmed on Tuesday that she would vote for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-pete-hegseth-repeatedly-interrupted-protesters-confirmation-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hegseth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For those of us who want to make sure our men and women in uniform are being led by a strong individual, I think we took it all very seriously. Those that were there just to score political points, I think they failed,&rdquo; she said in an interview with Simon Conway, a host on Newsradio 1040 in Des Moines, Iowa, per a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/5086108-ernst-will-vote-for-hegseth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from The Hill.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am breaking news, Simon, I figure you would ask this,&rdquo; she continued. &ldquo;Yes, I will be supporting President Trump&rsquo;s pick for secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who previously voiced concern over the allegations against Hegseth, meanwhile said that his confirmation was highly likely.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Democratic attacks were overly personal and fell flat. It was clear Pete was more prepared for the hearing than my Democratic colleagues,&rdquo; he said, per another <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/senate\/5085689-hegseth-senate-armed-services-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from The Hill. &ldquo;With today&rsquo;s performance, I believe Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s path to confirmation has been assured.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, said that &ldquo;if he&rsquo;s reported out of committee, we will work quickly to get him across the floor,&rdquo; likewise voicing confidence that he effectively handled the concerns with his nomination.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think he&rsquo;s addressed those allegations,&rdquo; Thune told reporters on Tuesday. &ldquo;Every report I&rsquo;ve had, the readout from the hearing this morning is that he acquitted himself extremely well and made a strong argument for why he ought to be the next secretary of Defense.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth expressed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pete-hegseth-delivers-rousing-opening-statement-confirmation-hearing-vows-restore-warrior-ethos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">desire to glorify<\/a> Jesus Christ during the hearings &ldquo;regardless of the outcome&rdquo; and emphasized the importance of restoring the &ldquo;warrior ethos&rdquo; to the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense. He, like me, wants a Pentagon laser focused on lethality, meritocracy, war fighting, accountability, and readiness,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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During his appearance before the committee on Tuesday, Hegseth presented his vision for military reform and addressed allegations of sexual misconduct. Despite Democratic attempts to challenge him, several potential Republican dissenters ultimately supported Hegseth. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst expressed concerns about his views on women in combat but was reassured when he stated that women would be allowed in combat if they meet strict fitness standards. She confirmed her support for Hegseth after the hearing. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham noted that Democratic criticisms were overly personal and ineffective, suggesting that Hegseth&#8217;s confirmation is likely. Senate Majority Leader John Thune also expressed confidence in Hegseth&#8217;s handling of concerns raised during the hearing and indicated a swift process for his confirmation if approved by committee. Throughout the hearings, Hegseth emphasized a commitment to restoring a strong military culture within the Pentagon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2390525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pete.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[45014,33457,44930,48542,48543],"class_list":["post-2390524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-confirmation-hearing","tag-media-analysis","tag-pete-hegseth","tag-political-performance","tag-strategic-messaging"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pete.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2390524"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2390563,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390524\/revisions\/2390563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2390525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2390524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2390524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2390524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}