Hegseth Grilled Over Military, Protest Role | JQJO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from Democratic senators during a Senate hearing. Senators Slotkin and Rosen challenged Hegseth over the military's potential role in suppressing protests, questioning whether orders were given for lethal force or arrests, and citing concerns about the influence of social media on personnel decisions. Hegseth repeatedly deflected questions, citing lack of evidence and suggesting senators not believe everything they read. The exchange became heated, with senators accusing Hegseth of being either feckless or complicit in questionable actions.