As you know, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth sat for his confirmation hearing in the Senate and was grilled by harpies such as Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren, Mazie Hirono … and Tim Walz. The post below shows what kind of open mind Warren was keeping:

Yes, he should run the Pentagon. There was a great moment when Hegseth said a rule keeping generals from entering the defense industry for 10 years didn't apply to him … "I'm not a general, senator," he said.

Hegseth would be replacing four-star Gen. Lloyd Austin, who went missing for a few days during his tenure without telling anyone he was going under anesthesia. Wouldn't America be better off with a four-star general as Secretary of Defense? Hegseth made it clear that the military bureaucracy was bloated and he intended to cut the fat:

And how long has it been since we've won a war?

Empower the fighters to fight, not to sit through DEI classes led by four-star generals.

 {ai:summary}<p>Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense, with critics like Elizabeth Warren highlighting his controversial past and questioning his fitness for the role. Hegseth argued for reducing military bureaucracy, citing the disparity in the number of four-star generals compared to World War II.</p><p>Supporters believe Hegseth's approach could revitalize military effectiveness, emphasizing the need for more combat-ready leaders rather than a bloated hierarchy. They argue that a shake-up in military leadership is necessary given the recent history of battlefield losses. #military</p>

Pete Hegseth Tells Senators About the Glut of Four-Star Generals

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