It's shameful when a retired general resorts to lying and poor judgement to try and cover his bias. Apparently, he and Mark Milley are cut from the same rag.
When is media going to learn that Trump says things to get reactions and watch the media go crazy. Meanwhile we are all laughing that you think he would engage the military in anything like that lol
It's called a hypothetical question for a reason. It's to get an idea of how someone would react and Pete panicked and showed his inability to hold the position.
Let the DOJ and FBI and others do there job on illegal conduct . Please let Trump concentrate on Immigration, hostages, wars, fires and all the other catastrophes The big guy made America broken!
This guy is totally wrong. He did NOT say he was going to use military force. He said he would not DENY its use. That is totally different. As an Army veteran I am ashamed of you Sir. Go home and get off the stage.
This old guy is out of touch. I’ll stop short of calling him a rhino, but he definitely leans to the unitary. He can’t proclaim one thing heheh said that was false or one this that would be to the detriment of the country. Paid actor.
As of now women aren’t required to sign up for Selective Service and I think if they want to be in combat and be equal to men Congress needs to pass the law requiring women to sign up for selective service on there 18th Bday just my opinion
Why do Democrats always ask the most stupidest question and have nothing to do with his qualifications for the job are they just stupid or are they just ignorant which one is it someone let me know
Guaranteed they had meetings and each were provided with questions to embarrass and anger him. Their intent was to rattle him and hope he responds with anger and/or personal attacks against them to show he would not do well against our enemies.
Ridiculous. He is in no way qualified to be Sec of Defense. So every vet who served in wars (that the US lost) is qualified to run the DOD with an 800 billion dollar budget? NOT
The Secretaries of Defense without prior military experience were Neil H. McElroy, Robert S. McNamara, Harold Brown, and Mark Esper. So non-military people should be qualified for Secretary of Defense? But hold on...they were APPROVED to be Secretary of the DOD!!! Also check qualifications for Secretary of Defense... 10 U.S. Code § 113 - Secretary of Defense... _There is a Secretary of Defense, who is the head of the Department of Defense, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate._
first off morans... the beuacracy runs the department and accomplished the work. his job will be to put out the commanders intent and clean up the personel issues and hopefully stop funding veteran abortions.
I'm not impressed with how many women have been killed in combat, they and even any of our young men should have never had to suffer combat to begin with. I'm a student of military history and have met hundreds of combat veterans from multiple conflicts and I have an extensive home library on the subject of war. My father (U.S.M.C.) was wounded in Korea. Are we so short on memory that we've forgotten the complete waste in Afghanistan? Do any of these people actually know what horrendous violence occurs in combat, and on both sides. Have we completely missed the stories of adversaries meeting some time after they faced each other on the battlefield becoming close friends lamenting the loss of dear friends and stating there should be no more wars? I've met decorated veterans deeply saddened by their experience and the loss of so many comrades. Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to subject a young woman (or young men) to the continual violent disintegration of another human being, hearing the sounds of wounded screaming from 4th degree burns or taking part in a graves registration detail should have their head examined. If any parent of a KIA child (because that soldier will always be their child) were asked if they would like that child back what would they say? Yes or No......Really?
He did great, the General is more of a politician and judgemental..who cares if he doesnt have that much experience, I doubr this General ever served in combat...he can't even say he did a good job
Barry McCaffrey has 2 Distinguished Services Crosses, 2 Silver Stars, 3 Bronze Stars with V device, 2 Air Medals, 3 Purple Hearts and fought at every level from Platoon Leader to Division Commander in 3 wars. He's in the Ranger hall of fame. He doesn't prefer Hegseth. That's his opinion. But This man is a true Soldier and warrior and an outstanding leader. It's just a fact. People have disagreements.
@user-ll2je4kc4f I've deployed 5 times Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, ask me how many medals I got doing logpac missions, hoping not too hit EFPs/IEDs compare to an officer who yes can also inflate their bio's all for the purpose of getting promoted and getting medals even when they were not actually their where the rubber meets the road, it's all BS man. How old is this General and why is he still involving himself?? Don't tell me this General really gives or cares, about the SM actually doing the work. I've worked with many COLs/LTCs and I hardly see any Generals other than they making their comment..Just bc you got medals doesnt prove anything...I know plenty of SM who were involved in Dog fights, only to come back, with a couple of medals, ask me if they really care about a medals? And yet our own VA won't helped them, they leave SMs out only to learn in the dark on how to file for assistance/medical. I think we need young people in there vs old man, that's how we as a country will survive..it doesn't matter what your view is, there should term limits, and we should at least give Pete the benefit vs tearing him apart, ain't nobody perfect...
Biden would have never entered politics and should be impeached after the special prosecutor said Hunter made money off the Biden name! You can be impeached after you leave office.
@ Of course. Do you not realize how many prospects aren't even viable due to obesity, crime/drug records, etc.? and the generations following the boomers are much smaller in number.
OMG, you people, especially you McCaffrey, say what you really think, not beat around the bush. McCaffrey, you know Pete is the BEST pick and Pete will clean-up the "MESS" at the Pentagon. It will happen!
So many very old people that have been in too long
TERM LIMITS
felon trump?
Yep, they're old as hell and not just chronologically!
Not a good idea,, we need people with experience in knowing what's going on. It isn't 1902
It's shameful when a retired general resorts to lying and poor judgement to try and cover his bias. Apparently, he and Mark Milley are cut from the same rag.
The General is weak
When is media going to learn that Trump says things to get reactions and watch the media go crazy. Meanwhile we are all laughing that you think he would engage the military in anything like that lol
It's called a hypothetical question for a reason. It's to get an idea of how someone would react and Pete panicked and showed his inability to hold the position.
One of the pillar qualifications of a leader. Everything is bull pucky.
@@madgreek253 No he didn't
The news caster seems disappointed that she didn't get the kind of anti-Pete response she expected from the Retired General.
this General needs to recognize he was part of the problem
Let the DOJ and FBI and others do there job on illegal conduct . Please let Trump concentrate on Immigration, hostages, wars, fires and all the other catastrophes The big guy made America broken!
LOWERING PRICES ⁉️
Concentrate on fires? You must be joking
Trumps first term budget added 7.8 Trillion to the national debt while Biden reduced it by one trillion during his and added 14M jobs.
@@tojamco59 Keep dreaming.
Trump wants a cabinet he can blackmail.
This guy is totally wrong. He did NOT say he was going to use military force. He said he would not DENY its use. That is totally different. As an Army veteran I am ashamed of you Sir. Go home and get off the stage.
This old guy is out of touch. I’ll stop short of calling him a rhino, but he definitely leans to the unitary. He can’t proclaim one thing heheh said that was false or one this that would be to the detriment of the country. Paid actor.
Where did you dig up this cadaver? He looks like he is DEAD. Pete did a great job.
🤣😂I just spit my coffee up! Excellent response
This old fool would’ve rather had Harris for President. What a joke.
As of now women aren’t required to sign up for Selective Service and I think if they want to be in combat and be equal to men Congress needs to pass the law requiring women to sign up for selective service on there 18th Bday just my opinion
Mr McCaffrey Thank you for your insight!! God bless
Thank God this guy retired
Do you recall at one point he was the US Drug Czar?
Why do Democrats always ask the most stupidest question and have nothing to do with his qualifications for the job are they just stupid or are they just ignorant which one is it someone let me know
Guaranteed they had meetings and each were provided with questions to embarrass and anger him. Their intent was to rattle him and hope he responds with anger and/or personal attacks against them to show he would not do well against our enemies.
Him saying they want a meritocracy is laughable.
What are HIS merits??
Decorated combat veteran? How about you?
Harvard, Princeton, 20 years service, decorated combat vet. You ?
He has served his country .
@@andreww-u1r Yeah!!! By getting to old to serve.
Snowflake disappeared lol
He has never stopped drinking and within 6 months he will be revealed.
Ridiculous. He is in no way qualified to be Sec of Defense. So every vet who served in wars (that the US lost) is qualified to run the DOD with an 800 billion dollar budget? NOT
LET ME GUESS, YOU VOTED FOR KAMALA. AND JOE. MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY.
The Secretaries of Defense without prior military experience were Neil H. McElroy, Robert S. McNamara, Harold Brown, and Mark Esper. So non-military people should be qualified for Secretary of Defense? But hold on...they were APPROVED to be Secretary of the DOD!!!
Also check qualifications for Secretary of Defense... 10 U.S. Code § 113 - Secretary of Defense...
_There is a Secretary of Defense, who is the head of the Department of Defense, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate._
first off morans... the beuacracy runs the department and accomplished the work. his job will be to put out the commanders intent and clean up the personel issues and hopefully stop funding veteran abortions.
@@griffini19 cry looser 🤣🤣
I'm not impressed with how many women have been killed in combat, they and even any of our young men should have never had to suffer combat to begin with. I'm a student of military history and have met hundreds of combat veterans from multiple conflicts and I have an extensive home library on the subject of war. My father (U.S.M.C.) was wounded in Korea. Are we so short on memory that we've forgotten the complete waste in Afghanistan? Do any of these people actually know what horrendous violence occurs in combat, and on both sides. Have we completely missed the stories of adversaries meeting some time after they faced each other on the battlefield becoming close friends lamenting the loss of dear friends and stating there should be no more wars? I've met decorated veterans deeply saddened by their experience and the loss of so many comrades. Anyone who thinks it's a good idea to subject a young woman (or young men) to the continual violent disintegration of another human being, hearing the sounds of wounded screaming from 4th degree burns or taking part in a graves registration detail should have their head examined. If any parent of a KIA child (because that soldier will always be their child) were asked if they would like that child back what would they say? Yes or No......Really?
Peace through strength as opposed to war with Russia is what sounds good.
He did great, the General is more of a politician and judgemental..who cares if he doesnt have that much experience, I doubr this General ever served in combat...he can't even say he did a good job
@@DanielOlivas-m3x No he didn't
You’re a joke 😂
Barry McCaffrey has 2 Distinguished Services Crosses, 2 Silver Stars, 3 Bronze Stars with V device, 2 Air Medals, 3 Purple Hearts and fought at every level from Platoon Leader to Division Commander in 3 wars. He's in the Ranger hall of fame. He doesn't prefer Hegseth. That's his opinion. But This man is a true Soldier and warrior and an outstanding leader. It's just a fact. People have disagreements.
@user-ll2je4kc4f I've deployed 5 times Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, ask me how many medals I got doing logpac missions, hoping not too hit EFPs/IEDs compare to an officer who yes can also inflate their bio's all for the purpose of getting promoted and getting medals even when they were not actually their where the rubber meets the road, it's all BS man. How old is this General and why is he still involving himself?? Don't tell me this General really gives or cares, about the SM actually doing the work. I've worked with many COLs/LTCs and I hardly see any Generals other than they making their comment..Just bc you got medals doesnt prove anything...I know plenty of SM who were involved in Dog fights, only to come back, with a couple of medals, ask me if they really care about a medals? And yet our own VA won't helped them, they leave SMs out only to learn in the dark on how to file for assistance/medical. I think we need young people in there vs old man, that's how we as a country will survive..it doesn't matter what your view is, there should term limits, and we should at least give Pete the benefit vs tearing him apart, ain't nobody perfect...
this is why this old goat is retired hes has no clue.
McAffrey? The Iraq War guy? No thanks.
He is SHOCKED!!! that Kamala didn't win. McAffrey just never tires of being wrong.
Yes use military power to advance USA interests! Duh......Hasnt this been going on since the beginning of time!!!!!
Hey - they don't want you to use that narrative lol
"IF" he were 100% guilty of all accusations I would still vote to confirm him.
This general here I wouldn't confirm to clean my toilet!
Pete sounds like great fun. Having a go at dancing with the talent and not being tossed out on your head is the mark of a true professional.
He's unqualified and disgraced!
Cry looser
Hegseth's moral compass like Trump's should disqualify him
Hegseth's moral compass is like the little propellor on top of a beanie. It spins all the time.
Biden would have never entered politics and should be impeached after the special prosecutor said Hunter made money off the Biden name! You can be impeached after you leave office.
@@rallen5470
He is nothing but a blind cult follower. A dangerous individual to have in such a position.
@@rallen5470 Is that how you felt about Clinton?
if this was a joe biden nomination the dems would be kissing his feet and drunk before 10 am
Joe Biden would never nominate such a unqualifoed person.
Biden wouldn't ever nominate such an inexperienced candidate for the position
@@victorchavez3096 I think getting drunk before 10 am was Hegseths modus operandi.
Because he's a combat veteran doesn't mean he can lead.
A talk show host for Secretary of defense….sounds like a joke to me.
Reality TV show became President, it's on brand. USA is a joke
A Community Organizer with no international experience for President was a joke to me.
Hegsmith isnt qualified. It'll be a disater
And Austin is? Remember Afghanistan!
Hegseth will be Trumps fall guy when things he tells him to do will go awry. A pure yes man like the rest of Trumpnocchio’s picks.
MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get a life!
I would say watch Tammy Duckworth's questioning of the candidate. She reamed him a new one.
Articulate!? Wtf. The guy couldn't answer a bloody question.!
You americans are screwed
He answered you just had to focus on his answer above the idiots not letting him answer without butting in!
@peggyivey5828
I guess you were tuned in in the alternate reality MAGA lives in.
General, go take your cookies and apple sauce and have a nap
Dissinformation that’s not what he said
I'm not impressed with you, General.
How does having someone THIS UNQUALIFIED help with building the morale of the military?
Oh dear. You sound vaccinated.
There were very low numbers of people signing up these last 4 years
@ Of course. Do you not realize how many prospects aren't even viable due to obesity, crime/drug records, etc.? and the generations following the boomers are much smaller in number.
I see an old establishment type. We need Hegseth, we have weak as p types in leadership roles.
This man is out of touch concerning ethics, honesty and obviously has no insight into a person’s character. Sad old man.
A Drunk, A Accused Sexual Predator and A Alcoholic Go Into A Bar, Bar Keeper say's ,,, TABLE FOR (1) ONE MR. HEGSETH ?
This guy is as demented as sleepy joe....
He has. A picture with. Bill. You lost me there sir. Enough said
Pete is a great man
Trump Pick & is in
You obviously love lying, drunken rapists.
Yeah real frickin qualified 🤡 you magat people (Lemmings) are flipping nuts 😡
Generals like this guy are out of date clowns.
Who cares what any effing general says
Why is trump trying so hard to make America fail!?
Not once, but TWICE!
We were in much better shape under Trump than sleepy Joe.
Everything about Trump and his cronies is just an embarrassment to our great country.
You need to research more. Biden wandering around the stage. And the debate was classic garbled dementia patient! Joe is incompetent! Good riddance!
OMG, you people, especially you McCaffrey, say what you really think, not beat around the bush. McCaffrey, you know Pete is the BEST pick and Pete will clean-up the "MESS" at the Pentagon. It will happen!
Pete probably will stay drunk on the job
yeah it will be a king Humpty 🥚 DRUMPSTER 😡 MESS, the man- boy who will stroke the orange 😡 mushroom 🍄🤡😡
@@garyleetillman6772 Nancy Pelosi and many others do, but you keep putting them in.
Pete is an excellent choice for secretary of defense and he will be confirmed.
General you are GREAT 👍
Bad news
Most stupidest? 😅
Glad he retired.
This is comical.
What the heck is he talking about??? Pete Hegseth will NEVER be confirmed.
I will be surprised if he is not. The GOP has the numbers, and there is always one or two Dem defectors who will vote for the GOP nominee.
@@stevensica5918 Time will tell....
C.d4438, hide and watch! 😅😅
@@lindamaskus5142 No need to hide....but you might want to take your own advice 😢
Who is this person 😂
PETE KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸AND WILL BE CONFIRMED. HEY GEN. YOU SIR ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM 🤨BUY THE WAY TRUMP TRAIN TICKETS ARE FREE 😂
You must smoke crack to come up with that opinion
Twit.
Hmmm
General is obviously a graduate of the Wesley Clark Academy of Quislings
what is that thing a wax drip?
This person is not acceptable as one who can lead our soldiers.....neither is 45.....oh well.....truth will win 😂truth will win 😁👽💚💙🩵💜💛🧡🩷❤️
Bidens Afganistan debacle was the time democrats should have taken the old demented fool out of office!
The General spoke fairly
KISSING THE BUTT!!!
Total respect for Pete