Days before confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth’s FBI background check given to key senators

The FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee members just ahead of his confirmation hearing. Democrats on the committee have criticized the delay in receiving the report, suggesting it may not be thorough. Hegseth has been involved in various controversies and negative allegations, including his resignation from two military organizations amid accusations of inappropriate behavior and financial mismanagement. Some Democrats on the committee have expressed concerns about his qualifications and readiness for the job. Despite reaching out to Senate Democrats, Hegseth declined to meet with some members before the hearing and has not made himself accessible to all committee members. The FBI has reportedly not contacted key leaders from the organizations Hegseth led regarding his background check. Democrats are requesting internal reports from these organizations to further investigate Hegseth’s management issues. While some Republicans have expressed concerns about Hegseth’s past behavior, there are no known “no” votes from Republicans on the committee, indicating that Hegseth’s nomination may move forward.

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