Sen. Markwayne Mullin defended Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing, arguing that everyone has flaws and that Hegseth is capable of fulfilling his role despite past controversies.
Mullin stated, "I'm not a great guy, and never discussed I was. But you see Jennifer [Hegseth], is watching her husband that she knows the faults that he had but she loved him through it." This encapsulates the complexity of personal failings and public perception.
In defending Hegseth against Democratic senators' critiques of his capability, Mullin argued that personal demons shouldn't overshadow professional competence, questioning, "if you're capable of doing your job and you're able to still drink on the job or late in the evening, then don't tell me that Pete can't."
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