Pete Hegseth has been getting questions in his Senate confirmation hearing about his comments about women in combat roles with Democratic Senators smearing his position on the issue. 

In Senator Tom Cotton’s exchange with Hegseth, both of them helped to clarify exactly what the issue is related to women in combat roles and exactly why the standards of physical fitness must be very high for everyone. 

Pete Hegseth has been getting questions in his Senate confirmation hearing about his comments about women in combat roles with Democratic Senators smearing his position on the issue. In Senator Tom Cotton's…{ai:summary}<p>Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing regarding his views on women in combat roles, with Democratic Senators challenging his stance. In a notable exchange with Senator Tom Cotton, both veterans emphasized the necessity of maintaining high, gender-neutral physical fitness standards for combat troops.</p><p>The discussion highlighted the importance of ensuring that all ground combat personnel meet rigorous fitness requirements, regardless of gender, to maintain military effectiveness. #military</p>

WATCH: Tom Cotton and Pete Hegseth explain EXACTLY why combat fitness tests must be HIGH for both men and women – The Right Scoop

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