Short version
Pete Hegseth Wows the Room with a Powerful Opening Statement
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) January 14, 2025
Hegseth’s words came after multiple interruptions from protesters, turning a chaotic confirmation hearing into a masterclass in resilience.
“The Department of Defense under Donald Trump will achieve peace through… pic.twitter.com/2IwSxF9StF
Complete statement
WATCH: Pete Hegseth full opening statement
— James Jinnette (@james_jinnette1) January 14, 2025
“The Department of Defense under Donald Trump will achieve peace through strength; and in pursuing these America-First national security goals [we] will remain patriotically apolitical, and stridently Constitutional.” pic.twitter.com/2PyrFRFaM4
