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Hegseth didn’t flinch. Instead, he directly addressed the attempts to discredit him, standing firm against questions about his personal life, his leadership of nonprofit organizations, and baseless claims of sexual assault. His ability to maintain his composure while under fire drew praise from Jennings, who summed it up with four words: “Pete Hegseth kicked their asses today.” Jennings added, “I mean, it wasn’t even close. They didn’t lay a glove on Hegseth. No mistakes. Calm, cool, collected.”
The hearing exposed the Democrats’ desperation, as they relied on sensationalism and character attacks instead of focusing on Hegseth’s qualifications. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine’s questions about Hegseth’s divorces, for example, drew sharp criticism. Jennings didn’t mince words: “Tim Kaine sounded like a sex pervert in his questioning of Pete Hegseth.” He also called out other Democratic Senators, including Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren, and Mazie Hirono, for their “unhinged” and “bizarre” behavior.
The media narrative surrounding Hegseth’s nomination initially painted a bleak picture. National Review’s John Fund predicted that Hegseth’s bid was doomed due to opposition from establishment Republicans, calling him a “walking dead nominee.” However, Hegseth’s commanding performance flipped the script. Any GOP Senator considering a vote against him was likely swayed by the Democrats’ over-the-top tactics.
Jennings argued that the Democrats’ approach backfired spectacularly. “Hegseth was cool in the face of this unhinged questioning. They made him look good today. It would be difficult for a Republican to vote against Hegseth after the Democrats’ unseemly mudslinging today,” he said.
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The hearing wasn’t just a test for Hegseth; it also revealed the Democrats’ inability to engage in substantive debate. Their focus on personal attacks and theatrics did more to bolster Hegseth’s case than any lobbying effort could have achieved. As Jennings pointed out, “Any chance of Senate RINOs tanking Hegseth’s bid to run the Defense Department ended with the hearing.”
Hegseth’s calm and measured responses showcased his readiness to lead the Department of Defense, while the Democrats’ antics only highlighted their lack of professionalism. By the end of the day, it was clear who had won the battle. Jennings’ four-word summary encapsulated the mood: “Pete Hegseth kicked their asses.”
