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Pete Hegseth Grilled on Cheating, Drinking & Harassment Claims
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August 17, 2025
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6:02Now PlayingSenator Tim Kaine (D-VA) put Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in the hot seat during a tense Senate hearing — pressing him on allegations of drinking on the job, sexual harassment, and even hate speech.
Kaine cited multiple colleagues who claim Hegseth was intoxicated at work events, led employees to a strip club, and even faced a harassment complaint after his behavior at one of those outings. Perhaps most shocking: allegations that Hegseth drunkenly chanted “kill all Muslims” at a bar.
Hegseth flatly denied the claims, calling them “false and anonymous.” But Kaine pushed back, saying that the record includes names and documented accounts, suggesting these were not just baseless rumors.
This raises a serious question: Can someone facing these allegations be trusted to lead the Pentagon and oversee America’s military? The Secretary of Defense holds one of the most powerful positions in government, responsible for national security and the lives of millions of service members.
📌 In this video, we unpack:
What Kaine’s tough questioning revealed about Hegseth’s record
Why these allegations could be disqualifying for a defense nominee
The bigger issue of accountability in military and political leadership
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