参议院确认皮特·赫格塞斯 （Pete Hegseth） 为国防部长，尽管有不当行为指控。 Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, despite misconduct allegations.

在参议院对当选总统特朗普提名的国防部长候选人皮特·赫格塞斯 （Pete Hegseth） 的确认听证会上，共和党参议员马克韦恩·穆林 （Markwayne Mullin） 为赫格塞斯辩护，反对在工作中饮酒和过去的不当行为的指控。 The Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, saw Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin defend Hegseth against allegations of drinking on the job and past misconduct. 民主党人质疑赫格塞斯的资历和行为，但批评者指责他们虚伪，指出了他们自己过去的问题。 Democrats questioned Hegseth's qualifications and conduct, but critics accused them of hypocrisy, pointing out their own past issues. 尽管存在担忧，但特朗普对赫格塞斯的支持和有限的反对表明他有可能得到确认。 Despite concerns, support for Hegseth from Trump and limited opposition suggest his confirmation is likely.