- United States
- S.C.
- Letter
Reject Unfit Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth
To: Sen. Graham, Sen. Scott
From: A constituent in Seneca, SC
January 23
It would be highly concerning for Pete Hegseth to be appointed as Secretary of Defense given his lack of relevant experience and concerning past statements. Furthermore, his promotion of conspiracy theories and offensive remarks against certain groups raise doubts about his ability to lead an institution that relies on unity and adherence to constitutional values. For the critical role of leading the armed forces, we need an eminently qualified and principled individual whose judgment and character are beyond reproach. Appointing someone as unfit as Hegseth could severely undermine military readiness and national security. Additionally, he has a track record of running two different non-profits into the ground with financial mismanagement.