Hegseth supports women in combat, so long as they meet the same standards as men
Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.
What Pete Hegseth Has Said About Women in the Military and in Combat Roles
Pete Hegseth has dismissed the role of women in the military in past interviews and in his own writing. “I’m straight up just saying we should not have women in combat roles,” Hegseth said during a November appearance on “The Shawn Ryan Show” podcast.
Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Pete Hegseth has tried to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense.
Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, drew Democrats’ ire for past statements voicing strong opposition to female troops serving in combat units.
Pete Hegseth Faces Tough Questions on Women in Military
Senators of both parties hammered Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, over his past comments about women serving in the military.
Hegseth Defends Comments on Women in Combat During Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., New York) pressed Pete Hegseth to address his public comments about women in the military, calling them “hurtful” and “terrible,” “brutal” and “mean.”
Hegseth Confronted at Hearing With Trump Law Endorsing Women in Military
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.
Hegseth Cites ‘Standards’ When Asked About Women in the Military
Defense-secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said during his confirmation hearing that he agreed women make important contributions to the military but his concerns were about “standards.” Photo: J. Scott A
Hegseth tells Ernst he would support women in combat roles if confirmed
Pete Hegseth said he will support the continuation of women serving in combat roles if he is approved to become Defense secretary, responding to a question from Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) during his confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Hegseth clarifies stance on women in military in combative confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominee to lead the Defense Department, backed off his past opposition to women serving in combat roles in the military but insisted Tuesday that he would keep standards high for all service members in a combative confirmation hearing.
Hegseth Torched Over Made-Up Views on Women in Military
During Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing to serve as secretary of defense, Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called out Hegseth’s comments on women serving in the military. Hegseth claimed during the hearing,
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