Pete Hegseth Defends Women in Military Amid Controversial Comments on Combat Roles

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Hegseth told Hannity, Our best warriors out there are women, defending female service members.
He aims to serve all military personnel, stating, I look forward to being a secretary for all our warriors.
Hegseth previously claimed, I’m straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles.
He criticized military standards, saying, everything about women serving together makes the situation more complicated.
Hegseth noted, Between bone density and lung capacity and muscle strength, men and women are just different.

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Hegseth Addresses Controversy Amid Confirmation Process

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Hegseth emphasized his support for female service members.
He stated, “It hasn’t made us more effective. Hasn’t made us more lethal.”
Sen. Joni Ernst called for further discussion on Hegseth's comments.
Hegseth expressed gratitude for Ernst's support, saying, “The fact that she’s willing to support me through this process means a lot.”
He is undergoing an FBI background check related to 2017 allegations.
Hegseth stated, “It was fully investigated at the time, years ago, and I was completely cleared.”
He needs to secure votes from moderate Republicans for confirmation.

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