Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.) pressed Pete Hegseth to address his public comments about women in the military, calling them “hurtful,” “terrible,” “brutal” and “mean.” “You will have to change the way you see women to do this job well,

New York Democrat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, about the role of women in the military: SEN. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND: I have many concerns about your record,

N.Y., accused Pete Hegseth of "denigrating" women actively serving in the military, citing multiple past comments from the defense secretary nominee.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by female senators during his confirmation hearing over his past statements about women in combat. New York Sen.

Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spent eight minutes lecturing Army veteran and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth about women serving in the military at Tuesday’s confirmation hearing.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins The Weekend after grilling Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. Gillbrand explains why she believes most of Trump’s cabinet picks will be confirmed even without Democrats support.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., blasts Pete Hegseth's testimony, particularly regarding women in combat, at confirmation hearing The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, attempted to convince senators on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he can be trusted to run the Pentagon despite his controversial past.

Hegseth pushed back on allegations that he disparaged women serving in the military under tough questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing.

"We don't want women in the military, especially in combat. What a terrible statement. So please do not deny that you've made those statements."

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by female senators during his confirmation hearing over his past statements about women in combat. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Hegseth will have to change how he views women to do the job.

Hegseth was cool in the face of this unhinged questioning. They made him look good today,” said Scott Jennings on CNN.