Reed says Hegseth lacks the 'character and composure and competence' to be defense secretary

In his opening statement, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., criticized Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary as unqualified to run the Pentagon.

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