Duckworth: Hegseth is Unqualified to Serve as Secretary of Defense

January 16, 2025 - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee who served 23 years in the Reserve Forces—delivered remarks on the Senate floor blasting U.S. Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth on his lack of experience and qualifications to lead the Department of Defense. Connect with Senator Tammy Duckworth online: Visit Senator Tammy Duckworth’s website: https://bit.ly/2T1YNN4 Like Senator Tammy Duckworth on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2UaYBaX Follow Senator Tammy Duckworth on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2H6f24D Follow Senator Tammy Duckworth on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2NB8FHO