What Pete Hegseth Has Said About Civil War and Whiteness

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary is facing scrutiny over his views on the military becoming too inclusive of women and people of color.

On Today's Show:
Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post national security reporter, breaks down what is known about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, including scrutiny surrounding Hegseth's views on "wokeness" in the military, his past comments about a potential American civil war and whether the Senate will confirm his nomination.

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