Should he ascend to the position, he is still an appointed Public Servant. Answerable to to We The People. Change my mind.
Should he ascend to the position, he is still an appointed Public Servant. Answerable to to We The People. Change my mind.
Yes he definitely is a horrible person
He answers to his mommy
Repulsive jerk, I guess he’s proud of fathering two kids out of wedlock and raping someone else’s wife.
The more he talks, the less likely it is he gets to run the world's most powerful military
He didn’t mention what percent of the vote Trump got. Also his Lord and Savior might have questions about which wife he is talking about.
Lol
Coupla slip-ups there🤔he still drinking on the job?
This dumb as shit drunk thinks 48% of the vote is a mandate. What an arrogant POS! Only to Trump my ass!
“The 50.” lolz
Actually, he needs to answer the press as they are the voice of the people. And the people are who he would be serving and to whom he would be answerable. Cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the President but they don't serve the President. Do any of them understand the Constitution?
Well said.
NONE of them have ever read the Constitution.
No and don't give a chit!
He meant 50 Republicans not the whole of the Senate
he is lying through his teeth, a leopard does not change its spots neither does an adulterer.
I would have bought a beer for any reporter that asked him if he is drunk now. 🍻
Until noon on January 20th, its President Elect Trump. Biden is still president, you drunken womanizer.
The job is not for Trump, his salary will not be paid by Trump. If he wants to work for the government, he is accountable to We, The People.
Hegseth proves over and over that he is completely, utterly and without a shadow of a doubt unfit and unqualified.
Only Hegseth? "We the people?" Come on, now. It is over. This ship has sailed. Voters said what they care about on Nov 5, and it is none of that.
Not how drumps administration will work
We the people just elected Trump knowing he wants to be king, so haggis breath has a point actually
A resounding Right On!
Why does this even need to be said? What happened America?
Do you get used car salesman vibes here?
Peter, your Momma said to go home.
🖕🏽this guy.
How to make friends and influence people. You know the worst part? After that insult all those 'journalists' standing there will continue to drool after him.
I guess he forgot what country he's in?
Now someone fetch me some beers 🫵🤨
The fuck he doesn’t. He answers to us, and that means the media reporting on behalf of us. These fucking people.
You answer to ME, Bubba! - via the U.S. Constitution.
He answers to the 100 proof. 🥃
Is he drunk? He looks drunk
Au contraire, he looks really hyped up, like too much coffee, or something…
Love is a drug but he's on something else.
He could not be more mistaken.
Only 3rd?
Ah! You caught that too!
Hmmm no mention of the millions of service members the trillions of dollars of lethal arsenal or the thousands of nuclear tipped world destroyers….might be time for one of those drinks…or at least talks with mommy
LMAO
Well, ain't we an arrogant asshole!
I hate this ridiculous act that Republicans put on when they're asked basic and obvious questions by the press. He's nominated to take control of an agency with a $900 billion a year budget and the lives of every American soldier of the face of the earth. Answer the questions or withdraw.
They have the art of beating around the bush down to a science when ask a simple straight forward question. They never ever want to step on anyone toes especially Trump’s.
He could start a Stratocracy to rival the current attempts to formally install oligarchy/corporatocracy into what was once a strong Capitalistic democracy. The parties too are splitting.. read the power of triad. We have three main ideological parties. But The Repubs & Democrats are truly in power
Independents do not really have much influence. They are more of a red herring.
Just blocked that MAGA scum - whatta frikken racist troll. 👿
He didn't answer to the women he assaulted.
No... Paid off at least one! Where there's smoke there's fire!
My maga always says......
Okay. He's a celebrity on Fox. So technically, he doesn't really answer to the American people other than striving to attain high ratings. Once elected, he will be answering to the American people. That concept is not in his brain. It's just not there.
Ew.
Hahahaha.
No mention of the Constitution AT ALL.
They don't believe in it. His statement alone just threw the First Amendment out the window. No freedom of the press, as per Trump
So far hegseth is top spot for asshole of the month. But it's early.
So many contenders!
Not a single mention of the constitution tho eh?
This is who is being nominated: Sycophants who have kissed Trumps ring and have sworn undying loyalty to him. Not the Constitution or the American People. Trump. A veteran of the armed services SHOULD know better. But if he did, he wouldn’t have those white supremacist tattoos either.
Cheers, have another
I still can’t fathom that 75,000,000 got up and went to vote for this chaos. Wild.
I’d wager a chunk of them looked at their ballot and thought “hmm, I don’t recognize anyone on here except DJT. Welp, guess I’ll vote for him.”
I'm old enough to remember when at least nominally government officials answered to the people. I also remember when there were only three TV stations.
Nasty guy
Someone needs a drink.
Hegseth says be nice to him or his mommy will have to defend him on tv, by changing her story about how awful she thinks he is.
Sounds like Hagseth will be loyal to Trump, not the Constitution.
Duh
Jfc what an ass.
He also answers to the American People who elected those senators and will be paying his salary. So yes, he answers to us as well. Tf.
UK flagging up a concern here
Maximum pressure.
Well that says it all, JFC
Did I catch that right? He's saying "the American people be damned"? Wow, he does not understand the job.
So, if he’s Secretary of Defense, he answers for America, right?!? Is this where we are going? My god. What a prick.
It’s hard to understand him with Trump’s balls in his mouth
Someone needs to tell that a**hole who’d be paying his salary
Perfect example why a good education is needed. Didn’t these people learn any American History in high school? Betcha he was the wannabe jock in the back of the classroom sleeping.
As they get power, they show their arrogance!
His Lord and Savior? Who's that? Satan?
Does anyone have to remind that douchebag that the poeple will pay him...not Trump.
Butttt not American citizens!! He said it right there!!
Another dishonest abusive drunk
I sense that this guy was one of those condescending prick officers when he was on active duty.
Oh, no kidding!
Unqualified in literally every aspect!
Tool!
Somebody never watched The American President: A. J. MacInerney: "The President doesn't answer to you, Lewis!" Lewis Rothschild: "Oh, yes he does, A.J. I'm a citizen, this is my President. And in this country it is not only permissible to question our leaders, it's our responsibility!"
Fucking douche bag.
Well gosh, "I don't answer to you" is TOTALLY a person I want in charge of Veteran's benefits.
He’s gonna lose the votes from right wing senators. He won’t be able to recover from this in the aftermath.
"Different from years ago," as in his alcohol tolerance is way higher?
I would love to be in that group and just straight up tell him to shut the fuk up, you son of a B! Show us your pro Crusades tattoo and explain it to us like we’re 10yrs old, just to make it easy for you. Bet he would almost pop a vein holding back his anger while pulling a fist back to hit me.
ops.. his Freudian slip is showing...
How about answering to the American people, idiot?
He caught himself and added the senators as an afterthought. I bet you my PhD that Trump and his pics like this guyhave a little secret between them that he’ll just recess appoint them all on Jan 20 when he forces Congress into adjournment
You sure as fuck answer to the American public you little grifting greaseball.
The shine of his brow tells me he’s not being entirely truthful and entirely greasy
The epitome of delusion.
He really sees himself as serving only republicans—the 50 he needs.
Ok so like fuck the American citizens you're theoretically gonna be sworn to protect I guess.
can someone please hit this bozo with a forklift
😜😅
Does he answer to his mommy?
"I will answer all of these Senators questions" Narrator: He will refuse to answer most of the questions.
"50" Revealing.
You look and sound nervous. You have a problem? As Sec of Defense you serve the American public, you pompous sanctimonious sycophant. PS, our Defense Department is just fine I heard it was you that supposedly had issues.
We on the other side of the camera beg to differ, punk.
Everyone of those “50” Senators had better understand exactly what Hegseth means: I will take orders from my Dear Dictator and will serve and protect him at all costs.
He can't say it any clearer. His loyalty isn't to his country or the American public he'd serve, his loyalty is to the criminal Donald Trump.
Sich Heil,baby
There was no mandate. Trump did not even get 50% of the vote.
So he doesn't answer to the people who would pay his salary? Someone needs to explain some things to him.
Gop reps to work for the people.. NOT!
Subtle that he's already stating he's not responsive to entirely half of the Senate (the left half). That he's going to force Republicans to go to bat for him makes me smile. Enjoy your hell you cowards.
Someone seems angry that he is being called on for his bad behavior….
You are done, bro.
No, you answer to the ENTIRE country, whether we all voted for Trump or not. You answer to all military personnel. Please stop with citing Christ’s name. If you humbly respected him, you would bow out, as dishonoring Him.
God I'd love for someone to ask him to list all the Christian qualities he possesses?
What a great question. I wonder if he could answer it.
Certainly indignation — just not the righteous kind
I don't know the Bible like most people, but that sounds like a Book from the Old Testament? 😁
It’s cool to go into your handmaiden, but only if wifey gives the A-OK
I feel bad for those kids
tbf this IS Republican traditional values.
😤 sob
Ha ha ha!! What a POS!!
Add Elmo, and we're at 3 men with 24 children by 9 women, plus a few on the side and sexual misconduct, abuse, rape...We have to keep trans people out of those bathrooms!
Got that right
🫠🫠🫠
The Republican clown show is about to convene. 🙄🤡
It is already... Can't you see everyday.. Craziness with nominees etc
Ummmm… hide Pete’s name & replace it with Trump. Parallel lives. Only the best for our country. *sigh*
He's trying to make a basketball team.
Traditional... o.O
He'll fit in just fine.
do you ask for consistancy ? ^^
I hope Pete has sex with all his wife's friends behind her back.
He also answers to the Constitution. He doesn’t think he does but he does. Everyone who works for the federal government takes an oath. The oath may vary depending upon the office but they are all supposed to defend the Constitution.
None of drumps clowns believe that.. Come on...
🎯
Jesus Christ
Drop out, creep.
The Fox News host just came out of him. No dude, you will answer to the American people as a government employee.
The Freudian slip explains much.
He does not do well under pressure. What a surprise.
And any increased pressure will cause more drinking 🍻
He's weak.
He needs a drink
I'msurprised, he seems like a really well thought out guy 🙃
😀😀
He needs a belt in him to function
I’ll drink to that!
What a flaming asshole.
Journalists are there to ask for the people
Gross
Mad dog foaming at the mouth.
None of these MAGA people want to work in the trump administration to serve the American citizens. Enriching Trump and themselves at the expense of the people.
Fuck the taxpayers who fund the DOD!
what a little prick
He’s deliberately ignoring the “public” part of “public service”. He’d be directing OUR Pentagon in service of the PUBLIC. He most certainly answers to us.
Lord and Saviour 🙄 GTFO I'd laugh if the idea of the world's largest military being headed by someone who believes in a talking snake wasn't utterly terrifying. (Although, tbf, Trump *is* the Antichrist - so maybe the Bible isn't completely made-up nonsense).
Trump is not the antichrist. The antichrist would have a brain.
There have been military leaders who were religious but who were also competent. The problem is that he sees the military as one more way to push his extremist views.
Trump being the antichrist is actually the thing that has me wondering if I might be wrong about the Bible being made up - what a plot twist 🤦🏻♀️.
Lifelong Dem here.....The Bible is not made up...I read a Chapter each night and before the Election I read In New Testament... Timothy ll Chapter 3......I ask everyone to read this Chapter it describes tRump EXACTLY......it will take your breath away !!!! It is beyond Scary ........
Wow…that’ll sure help his cause.
All those people he mentioned took an oath to defend the constitution and the people of this country!
Wow terrible remark. This guy does not get it, along with all the other horrible things about him.
Another arrogant Maga creep that lives in Tennessee..
Aside from all the appalling accusations this dude is just clearly stupid.
Didn’t he go to Harvard?
Princeton I think.
Probably a legacy
Book smart and emotional intelligence are two separate things. He is not smart
He's got lots of issues.. Probably a dysfunctional family growing up that's lead to many personal issues in relationships, drinking, abuse, miss use of sex etc
My point
And who do the President-elect and hallowed Senators answer to? US! The people! Arrogant b_stard.
Not in their minds
He makes my skin crawl!!! Literally! 🤢
Not exactly winning hearts and minds.
He knows he's not getting this job, this is an interview for his next job with trump.
Correct.
You’re supposed to work for the people that pay your salary.
Excuse me! Have you forgotten Mr Pete that you ARE working for the American people? With that said, you DO ANSWER TO US! ALL OF YOU DO! You are not qualified for the job plain and simple. Then add in the fact that you are a RAPIST and a bad drunk. 👎 You are a no go.
Is he the rapist or the alcoholic? He looks very shiny.
He's a closet rapist when came out of the closet ..
Actually Hegseth… I want all the details!
50..... errrr i mean 100 senators
I hope feral GOPig Pete "Hiney-Hands" Pigseth touches every, single thing on every GOPig's desk and touches all their doorknobs & uses their desk phones. They all deserve his stink & germs.
Christ, what an asshole.
Shame he's not interested in the men and women in the military.
Especially women, another deal breaker
What an asshole.
So you only answer to DJT - and to GOP senators? Got it.
Clearly he does not respect the Press and the People! He is anti-1st Amendment.
The little guy is playing victim... so much for tacking responsibility for your actions.
Perhaps he should ask himself who UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson answers to
Sir Andrew Philip Witty is a British business executive, who is the CEO of UnitedHealth Group.
What an a*hole!
Keep talking like that, and he’s gonna be ANSWERING to me!
Seems like it’s going well.
He answers to his wife and family - which one? The one he cheated on? I guess that doesn’t really narrow it down 🤔 His mother? Oh wait …
Not just one wife he cheated on i do believe
Exactly
And of course they all have that “stand by your man” sweet little petunia clinging to their arms.
Somebody has low EQ & shouldn’t be in a leadership role.
‘His wife and Lord and Savior.’ What does Jesus say about your multiple affairs and sexual creepiness? Your wife doesn’t care, I guess. She’s still with you, the dumba**.
Make it all disappear! What a nightmare
Stfu. You answer to the people of the United States, assh*le
That’s how it should go. Let’s face it, nothing about the gop is for the people anymore. Hasn’t been for a while.
🤮🤮🤮
Which wife or girlfriend???
This entire regime has this attitude. Fascists think like this and we can do nothing about it now.
We can be informed and not obey in advance!
He’s toast!
Might be drunk again
He doesn't answer to anyone, except Johnny Walker Red and Black
Yikes! These are the warning signs I look for when deciding whether to rescue a pet. Problematic disposition.
🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
He sounds like a douche
"I will be standing *right here* in this fight... " [turns and walks away]
Do we know his opinion on Hunter Biden? It would be interesting to know. The hypocrisy of republicans is unbelievable.
That's an irrelevant question and we already now anyway
Got real “third scotch and soda on a business lunch” energy
"Guys, let's keep the martinis off the biz lunch expense."
if that isn't most UPPITY, fucking shit I have EVER heard. FUCK this guy. you answer to the american people bitch!
You do answer to the press, Skippy. These on-camera questions allow the people to judge your motives and qualifications, of which there are plenty of selfish motives and zero qualifications..
No, asshole, you answer to the American People.
Exactly
Coming here to say THIS!
Yes!
Trump and all those Senators are supposed to answer to their constituents. Why doesn't he?
Actually none of them think they have to. I do not understand why the current admin isn't doing something about all of this. They are clearly the enemy within and they need to be gathered up and put in check.
The others don't either!!
Here Pete, here's a present for you. Its called the Pentagon. Yeh, no. He doesn't understand service to his country, just like trunt.
Must suck for him that this whole thing is for nothing and simply will wreck his image and reputation. Hahahahah
#ETTD
Obviously it's been wrecked at 2 jobs he was fired from, Fox where employees saw and heard what he's like, ex-wives abused at least emotionally, sexual abuser... No reputation damaged for many years Now mama wants to sweet talk on Capitol hill and public
His image and reputation wasn't sparkly clean before
Agreed
This is, unfortunately, great for his image with the people he feels accountable to. And that’s the people he named in that tirade
Right on!
Does the Senate have access to promotion board results? I really want to know why he didn’t make O-5.
What fukkking kkklowns!😒🙄😒🤪🤡🎃🤡👻💩💀
He answers to his 3rd wife and I heard she can be a real Biatch
These Anti-Constitution asshats need to GO!!!!!
You and Trump answer to the people.
Basically giving the voters the finger as usual for MAGA GOP.
No. You answer to the American service men and women if you were to be so lucky as to lead them
ASSHOLE
Openly confirming he's a simp for an unrepetent SA and 34-count #felon. This tantrum isn't near the flex he thinks it is.
Insufferable
This guy is simply a dick.
A tiny dick at that.
No. He answers to us, the American people
Thankfully not yet.
Not.... Don't you get it
Really don't believe a word you say. If Trump figures you're becoming a liability...you are so gone..
Well this is telling. 1. Only thinks he needs to care about Trump and 50 GOP senators. 2. Doesn't seem to understand they ALL answer to the American people and serve the Constitution -- not the president.
Guess you don't get what we're up against
Chickenshit.
You would answer to the country, work for the best interest of the country, not your orange clown god. Why don't trumpers get this?
they want someone to tell them how to think. they want to be followers.
No not at all.... They want to control all of us, be evil, destructive, get rich
Where have you been since 2015...lots of years to know that's a lie for all of them!
Those aren’t their values. They are fascists. Straight up.
Why don't *conservatives* get this? The people who voted for him—they see this garbage, and are like "yeah, he doesn't answer to the 'fake news'" and my head is caved in from face-palming.
Agreed. Can we just start calling them Cons? They’re Convicts or Conmen. Not conservatives.
Been calling them Cons as shorthand/ accuracy for years - so fully stand by this!
😂😂😂😂
I like Henchmen
Goon works too!
Caved in 😂😂
They don’t understand it because Trump doesn’t work for the country, only himself and family members.
They're American Nazis
Yesterday, Rick Scott scolded Jake tapper for not having Pete’s accuser on and questioning her. Jake replied that she received a payment from Pete and signed an NDA. Jake asked Rick if Pete should release the woman from the NDA so he can have her on. Rick quickly replied, “Absolutely not!” Hmmm.
Tapper deserves a damn award for not losing his sh*t during that interview.
Until he is confirmed. Then watch out! Ask him when you belly up on bar stool next to him. This guy should never never lead our military!! His mother would need to be confirmed as well, she is the voice to keep him straight
Is he drunk ?
Or feeling withdrawal
"Now hold my beer"
Nice slip up there in only answering to half the Senate. Lol
As bad as Drump saying he had hundreds of governors calling him.…hmmm... only 50 states & therefore, no more than 50 governors
Yeah, caught that as well. What a dirtbag.
The job is serving THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, not any president, you nimrod. This is exactly what is wrong with you and why you are all wrong as a choice. Go back to mugging for hungover old folks on Saturdays, willya?
Why did people hire this guy to be their representative? He only cares about big government.
What are you talking about? He's a TV personality...
Wrong! Another qualifying response
Why would a public servant be required to answer to anyone in the public? The mind boggles Pete.
Is he drunk? He sounds pretty drunk.