Pete Hegseth’s U.S. Senate confirmation to be secretary of defense was controversial for several reasons. Many questioned whether he had enough experience to lead the Department of Defense, which has about three million employees. His confirmation hearing included questions about personal conduct, including allegations of excessive drinking and infidelity. Some senators were concerned about his past statements and actions, while others—mainly Republicans—defended his nomination, arguing that his outsider status could be beneficial. The Senate vote was split 50–50, and the tie was broken by Vice Pres. JD Vance.
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