Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus

Pete Hegseth failed to prove that he's up for the job; Republican senators failed to do their jobs; and Trump failed to choose a qualified Pentagon nominee.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus Pete Hegseth failed to prove that he's up for the job; Republican senators failed to do their jobs; and Trump failed to choose a qualified Pentagon nominee. MORE Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to receive a key perk on Inauguration Day Incoming presidents do not generally want to be seen as rewarding the hyper-wealthy with special political perks. Team Trump apparently doesn't much care. MORE Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to receive a key perk on Inauguration Day Incoming presidents do not generally want to be seen as rewarding the hyper-wealthy with special political perks. Team Trump apparently doesn't much care. MORE Even now, Pam Bondi refuses to acknowledge Trump's 2020 defeat Four years after trying to overturn Trump's defeat, Pam Bondi still won't answer basic questions about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. MORE Even now, Pam Bondi refuses to acknowledge Trump's 2020 defeat Four years after trying to overturn Trump's defeat, Pam Bondi still won't answer basic questions about the legitimacy of the 2020 election. MORE The problem(s) with Markwayne Mullin's defense of Pete Hegseth Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin tried to defend Hegseth against allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. It didn't go especially well. MORE The problem(s) with Markwayne Mullin's defense of Pete Hegseth Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin tried to defend Hegseth against allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. It didn't go especially well. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Hegseth squirms as Democrats hammer poor character, weak qualifications to be defense secretary The critical question Pete Hegseth dodged in his confirmation hearing Trump announces plans for a new, wildly unnecessary bureaucracy Republicans look to play political games with the suffering of California fire victims   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER