Pete Hegseth

They're such garbage humans, these people.

More cross-examination from Takuda right here.

Let's play it.

Then we got additional questioning from Democratic Congress member Moulton, where it has what Hegseth is asked if he considered the risk of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of time.

Watch his response.

Of course, this department has looked at all aspects of this risk.

So then why did you say the minesweepers, the only minesweepers we had in the Gulf, to Singapore weeks before the war started?

We have lots of capabilities that you may or may not be aware of at the classified level.

By the way, would the Trump-class battleships have helped with this?

You're talking about a prospective future battleship, which we welcome in the fleet.

Okay, so you're supportive of the battleships?

Yes, sir.

OK, then under questioning from Congresswoman Strickland, Hegseth repeatedly refuses to explain why General Randy George was removed from his position in the middle of the war.

Why would you remove a four star army chief of staff, one of the most beloved people in our military, if not the most beloved?

Were you jealous of him?

You pathetic, you pathetic stooge, you here play this clip.

As I stated earlier, out of respect to these officers, I don't discuss the nature of the removal, but I would ask an earnest question of you.

Where does General George fall in the operational chain of command?

Don't change the subject, sir.

Please answer my question.