1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

You must oppose the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. We need qualified expertise in charge of defense issues, not a Fox News host who advocates for the privatization of the VA, opposes women serving in combat roles, and expresses support for those accused of war crimes. Mr. Hegseth's published statements make clear that if confirmed, he would transform the American military into a political fighting force ready to be directed against political opponents and American citizens exercising their first amendment rights to express dissenting opinions. This would be devastating to American democracy and to America's security in the world.