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Sen. Duckworth on why she thinks Hegseth is unqualified

Season 2025 Episode 14 | 5m 22s

During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a crash while serving in Iraq and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Sen. Duckworth joined Geoff Bennett to discuss Hegseth's hearing.

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