Senator Schmitt Votes to Advance Pete Hegseth’s Nomination …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON – Earlier this evening, Senator Schmitt voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be Secretary of Defense out of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth’s nomination will now advance to the Senate floor for full consideration by the United States Senate. “Pete Hegseth will bring a warfighter’s ethos to the Department of Defense, something that […]
Why Sen. Schmitt blasted military DEI practices during Hegseth's ...
Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth...
Yes, a US Senator Displayed Misspelled Poster During Hegseth ...
Jan 15, 2025 · Yes, a US Senator Displayed Misspelled Poster During Hegseth Confirmation Hearing A poster visible behind Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt featured the word military misspelled as "miltary."
Republican Uses Misspelled Sign During Pete Hegseth
Jan 15, 2025 · Republican Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri attacked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies during Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing while using a misspelled sign.
Sen. Eric Schmitt questions Pete Hegseth, shows support
Jan 16, 2025 · Sen. Schmitt, a member of the Armed Services Committee, questioned Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. Schmitt expressed satisfaction with Hegseth's responses, suggesting he would bring a "warrior" mentality to the role, contrasting it with what Schmitt described as the Biden administration's "weakness and wokeness" in defense ...
All GOP senators support Pete Hegseth's nomination: Sen. Eric Schmitt ...
Jan 14, 2025 · Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past. Sen ...
Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing - The New York Times
Jan 15, 2025 · Eric Schmitt, national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains a moment that stood out in the hearing.
Sen. Schmitt Calls Hegseth ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ on DEI
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R., Mo.) said the military has suffered from “weakness and wokeness” and described diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, as “race essentialism,” and urged Pete ...
Pete Hegseth’s Dramatic Confirmation Hearing - The New York …
Jan 15, 2025 · Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds are that Mr. Hegseth will soon be leading the Pentagon.
Senator Schmitt Meets with President Trump’s Nominee for …
Dec 3, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Senator Eric Schmitt met with President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, and released the following statement: