Former Ambassador Rahm Emanuel vocally criticized Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, labeling him an alcoholic amid ongoing allegations of misconduct. The Senate's decision to advance Hegseth's nomination followed a contentious 51-49 vote, breaking a Democratic filibuster. In a discussion on MSNBC, Emanuel argued the significance of character in a role responsible for nuclear decision-making, emphasizing that past drinking problems cannot be overlooked. Despite Hegseth's denial of the allegations, Emanuel insisted that individuals with such problems should not occupy critical positions of national security.
Once you have a drinking problem, you always have a drinking problem and that job is not stress-free. You have a million-plus men and women under your command.
I think the idea of the Secretary of Defense, an alcoholic and a person with drinking problems, should be nowhere close to advising the president on nuclear issues.
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