WATCH: Pete Hegseth Smacks Down Democrat Senator's Screeching Attack – EVOL

Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday and delivered a masterclass in composure. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), known for her progressive stance on integrating women into all aspects of military service, launched into a screeching monologue, accusing Hegseth of “denigrating” female service members.

“You’ve denigrated active-duty service members,” Gillibrand began. “We have hundreds of women currently serving in the infantry. Lethal members of our military serving in combat units. But you degrade them. You say we need moms, but not in the military, especially in combat units.” Hegseth, a former Army officer and combat veteran, didn’t flinch. The episode also reignited the debate over the role of women in combat and whether political correctness has a place in military decision-making.

While Hegseth has emphasized the importance of keeping standards high to ensure combat readiness in the past, Gillibrand seemed more interested in grandstanding for her base. The senator’s argument was riddled with inaccuracies, including her claim that standards for combat roles have not been reduced. In reality, reports from the military indicate ongoing concerns about how gender-neutral standards have been applied and whether they maintain the necessary rigor.

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