Top Democrat on Armed Services Committee Says Hegseth Lacks ‘Character, Composure, and Competence’ To Lead the Pentagon
Senator Reed noted that he has voted for all of the previous eight defense secretary nominees regardless of party, though this time will mark the first that he does not support the president’s choice.
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol at Washington. AP/Alex Brandon
