Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth shut down Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) at the end of her questioning, showing she has no idea who she is questioning:
WARREN: Now, Mr. Hegseth, you have written that after they retire, generals should be banned from the defense industry for ten years. You and I agree on the corrosive effects of the revolving door between the Pentagon and defense contractors. It’s something I would have liked to talk to you about if you’d come and been willing to visit with me, but the question I have for you on this is, will you put your money where your mouth isa nd agree that when you leave this job, you will not work for the defense industry for ten years?HEGSETH: Senator, it’s not even a question I’ve thought about, because it’s about it right now. My motivation for this job. I understand.WARREN: Yes or no? Time is short. I just need a yes or no.HEGSETH: I would consult with the president.WARREN: About what?HESETH: The policy.WARREN: You’re quite sure that every general who serves should not go directly into the defense industry for ten years. You’re not willing to make that same pledge?HEGSETH: I’m not a general, Senator.*audience laughs at Warren*WARREN: You’ll be the one, let us just be clear, in charge of the generals so you’re saying sauce for the goose, but certainly not sauce for the candor.
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