Pete Hegseth Seems Really Confused About Where Southeast Asia Is
Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was taking questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) when she challenged him to share his knowledge about even just one member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.
Controversy Over Pete Hegseth’s Viral ASEAN Moment
During his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee couldn’t name a single member of the Southeast Asian bloc.
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Pete Hegseth looked great. That square jaw remained at a constant determined jut.
Don’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.
The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
The Five Biggest Moments From the Pete Hegseth Senate Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing was full of contentious moments as the nominee for defense secretary faced stiff questioning over his controversial past.
The questions Pete Hegseth wouldn’t answer
Hegseth awkwardly skirted firm answers on a number of topics related to his personal baggage and what he would do as defense secretary.
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