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Senator Kelly: 'This Man Cannot Be Trusted With Our Military" - Liberal Lens
Senator Mark Kelly just issued a stunning takedown of Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth — raising serious concerns about misconduct, abuse of power, and fitness to lead the Pentagon. With over $1 trillion in defense spending on the line, Kelly pulled no punches, demanding accountability for alleged incidents of public intoxication, violations of workplace policy, and even involvement in a sexual harassment coverup.
In this hearing, we see the real stakes: Who controls the military? Who controls the money? And how much are we willing to overlook just to serve political loyalty?
This isn't just about one man’s past. It's about whether someone with a documented pattern of reckless behavior should be entrusted with command over war, troops, and nuclear weapons.
Watch the full exchange and stay for our breakdown — we’ll explain what it means, why it matters, and how these decisions ripple far beyond Washington.