Rep. Stansbury Voices Opposition to Advancing Nomination of Pete Hegseth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)released a statement following Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing as President-elect Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense:

“Pete Hegseth is simply unqualified to lead the Department of Defense and the men and women who proudly serve our country,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01). “With a history of disparaging members of the U.S. military and veterans, a lack of basic understanding of the Department of Defense and national security matters, and disturbing and dangerous views on war crimes—Hegseth is unfit to serve as Secretary of Defense.

“New Mexico is home to more than 14,000 active-duty service members and 140,000 veterans. It is our duty to support our military personnel, their families, and veterans at home and overseas. Pete Hegseth clearly does not share that same sense of respect and responsibility to support members of the military and their families and to ensure our national security.” 

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