Hegseth squirms as Democrats hammer poor character, weak qualifications to be defense secretary
Hegseth squirms as Democrats hammer poor character, weak qualifications to be defense secretary  
Podcast: Trumpland with Alex Wagner
Published On: Wed Jan 15 2025
Description: Though clearly prepared in advance with techniques to avoid addressing the many concerns raised about his qualifications to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth still struggled as Democrats unloaded questions about his serial infidelities, sexual assault accusations, drinking problem, lack of leadership experience and other shortcomings at his confirmation hearing. Senator Tim Kaine talks with Alex Wagner about why Donald Trump has made a mistake in choosing Fox News personality Hegseth.