During his confirmation hearing, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny from Senator Jeanne Shaheen regarding his past comments on women's roles in the military.
Shaheen challenged Hegseth about his assertion that women are comparatively less effective than men in combat roles, emphasizing the critical contributions women make to the military.
Hegseth affirmed the valuable contributions of women in the military but maintained that the issue at hand pertains to standards and readiness rather than capability.
The exchange underscored the ongoing debate about gender roles and effectiveness in military positions, particularly regarding the standards required for combat readiness.
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