Leader Schumer Statement Following Senate Confirmation Of Pete Hegseth As Secretary Of Defense

Washington, D.C. - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense:

"Given the deeply concerning information we know about Pete Hegseth, I hope for the sake of our troops that he can eventually grow into the job.

"Senate Democrats will insist on vigorous oversight of the Defense Department."

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