In a statement Sen. Mitch McConnell said Hegseth had failed to show he was qualified to hold the "most consequential cabinet" position. Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test. But as he assumes office, the consequences of failure are as high as they have ever been. In public comments and testimony before the Armed Services Committee, Mr. Hegseth did not reckon with this reality.
In this cause, he will find willing partners on the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, which will expect and receive his candid testimony. Every member of the uniformed services will be looking to him for decisive, principled, and nonpartisan leadership. Senate by the narrowest of margins. Vice President J. Hegseth, 44, has been in the thick of several allegations regarding alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
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