Senator Lisa Murkowski is a no vote Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. Keep in mind she voted YES for Lloyd Austin who is responsible for arming the Taliban with American weaponry as you read her lengthy post of excuses for why she's voting no.
Since Mr. Hegseth’s nomination last November, I have met with him and carefully reviewed his writings, various reports, and other pertinent materials. I closely followed his hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee and gathered substantial feedback from organizations,…
— Sen. Lisa Murkowski (@lisamurkowski) January 23, 2025
Her lame excuse continues:
... veterans, and Alaskans. After thorough evaluation, I must conclude that I cannot in good conscience support his nomination for Secretary of Defense. I did not make this decision lightly; I take my constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent with the utmost seriousness.
I commend Pete Hegseth’s service to our nation, including leading troops in combat and advocating for our veterans. However, these accomplishments do not alleviate my significant concerns regarding his nomination. Managing the Department of Defense requires vast experience and expertise as the department is one of the most complex and powerful organizations in the world, and Mr. Hegseth’s prior roles in his career do not demonstrate to me that he is prepared for such immense responsibility. His leadership of two veteran organizations was marked with accusations of financial mismanagement and problems with the workplace culture he fostered.
Although he has recently revised his statements on women in combat since being nominated, I remain concerned about the message that confirming Mr. Hegseth sends to women currently serving and those aspiring to join. Women have served our nation with distinction, overcoming immense obstacles to excel in combat and leadership roles, and they deserve to know that their leader honors and values their commitment to our nation.
While the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking do nothing to quiet my concerns, the past behaviors Mr. Hegseth has admitted to, including infidelity on multiple occasions, demonstrate a lack of judgment that is unbecoming of someone who would lead our armed forces. These behaviors starkly contrast the values and discipline expected of servicemembers. Men and women in uniform are held accountable for such actions, and they deserve leaders who uphold these same standards.
Above all, I believe that character is the defining trait required of the Secretary of Defense, and must be prioritized without compromise. The leader of the Department of Defense must demonstrate and model the standards of behavior and character we expect of all servicemembers, and Mr. Hegseth’s nomination to the role poses significant concerns that I cannot overlook. Given the global security environment we’re operating in, it is critical that we confirm a Secretary of Defense, however, I regret that I am unable to support Mr. Hegseth.
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You never see Democrats doing this.
Never.
But hey, we suppose if Lisa thinks this makes her more popular with Never Trump and the Left, more power to her.
You will be impeached for this. This is treason of the highest order. You are disobeying a direct order from the President, who outranks you, and now you will go to jail.
— Burt Macklin (@BurtMaclin_FBI) January 23, 2025
She should be impeached for this.
Yet you enthusiastically voted for this. You are a disgrace.
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) January 23, 2025
It will be top priority to defeat you next election. pic.twitter.com/OTHbBIL461
Is this you? pic.twitter.com/dhNETJ7uNJ
— Pacheco the Ghost (@PMtalking) January 23, 2025
Yup, that's her.
You’re a Democrat, we get it.
— Xi Jinping’s Bat Dealer (@GameOnJD) January 23, 2025
🤡🤡🤡 https://t.co/HYly9aLnX7
Dear Alaska,
Time to do away with the rank choice voting. Seriously.
Love,
EVERYONE IN AMERICA.
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