Pete Hegseth, a US military veteran and Fox News host who was nominated by President Trump to lead the Pentagon, has declared Jesus Christ. as He is his Lord and Savior; Tuesday morning Senate confirmation hearing.
“Regardless of the outcome, all glory belongs to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His grace and mercy abound each day. His will be done.” Hegseth said In this opening statement.
He explained that this is a prayer he and his wife, Jenny, pray each morning.
Pete Hegseth loudly proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in his opening statement at his confirmation ceremony.
“Regardless of the outcome, all glory belongs to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His grace and mercy abound each day. His will be done.”
Christ is King! pic.twitter.com/1nBKqYfeNO
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Hegseth's hearing, which is still ongoing as of this writing, began Tuesday morning after hearings for Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins and Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum. Ta. postponed For background check, fox news I will report it.
Hegseth endured widespread support and criticism after being nominated to the Trump administration's Pentagon. above to his confirmation hearing.
There were at least four protesters escorted He left the hearing room Tuesday morning after interrupting Hegseth's opening remarks outlining his plans to lead the Pentagon.
BREAKING: More protesters removed from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, chaos erupts
Back-to-back ejection. This is getting wild. pic.twitter.com/gMSVjEUtJ4
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Meanwhile, about 200 former Navy SEALs marched Those working in Washington, D.C. to support Hesges' confirmation include Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.). did. The group also served members who served with Hegseth in the Army National Guard.
🚨🇺🇸 Veterans march in DC for Hegseth
Hundreds of people are rallying to support Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 14, 2025
The march began at the Vietnam Memorial and headed toward the Capitol.
Hegseth stressed during the hearing that the United States needs to modernize its nuclear capabilities in the face of growing threats from Russia and China.
“Ultimately, our nation's deterrence and survival depends on the capabilities, awareness, and capabilities of our nuclear triad,” he said in response to a question from Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Fisher, Nebraska). It depends on reality.” “To protect our country, we must invest in its modernization.”
“We also have an ally in the next commander-in-chief.” in president “Donald Trump, who is talking about these things, understands that the power and strength of nuclear deterrence will not advance,” Hegseth said.
He also came under fire from Democratic senators for a 2017 assault allegation, an allegation Hegseth denies, his drinking habits, his views on women in combat, and even breaking his marriage vows, although his wife I was sitting right behind him.
Meanwhile, Republican senators including Mark Wayne Mullin and Roger Wicker defended Hegseth and accused Democrats of hypocrisy.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. told Fox News that he expected Hegseth to be confirmed and that he was doing a “great job” during the confirmation process.
“He's doing a great job explaining things.” fundamentally he's going to talk about it… he We're talking about what we're going to do to make this the most lethal military in the world,” Scott told FOX News Digital's Julia Johnson.
“He intends to confirmed I know he will do a great job as the next Secretary of Defense.”
In a post on X, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance accused Democrats of “hyping” the hearing.
“I am perplexed by this cavalier attitude from Senate Democrats regarding Mr. Hegseth's confirmation,” Vance said. I wrote Tuesday morning.
“We haven't won a war in 30 years. We have big challenges in recruiting,” he added. “Hegseth is certainly not the same as before, and that's a good thing!”
I find this statement of support by Senate Democrats for Mr. Hegseth's confirmation to be perplexing.
We haven't won a war in 30 years and we have big challenges in recruiting.
Hegseth certainly isn't the same, and that's a good thing!
— JD Vance (@JDVance) January 14, 2025
Hegseth's confirmation hearing is less than a week away from Inauguration Day. January 20thwhen will Trump become president? swear an oath Appointed as the 47th government office in the country. Other prominent Trump administration Cabinet nominees are also scheduled to receive Senate hearings this week, including Pam Bond (Attorney General), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (Department of Homeland Security), and Sean Duffy (Department of Homeland Security). (Department of Transportation), John Ratcliffe (CIA), and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida (Department of State).
Meanwhile, other Trump nominees include Tulsi Gabbard (Office of the Director of National Intelligence), Robert F. Kennedy (Department of Health and Human Services), Elise Stefanik (Ambassador to the United Nations), and Kash Patel (FBI). has not been nominated. scheduled It's still a public hearing.
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First publication date is January 14, 2025.
