Lawfare Daily: Anna Bower on the Confirmation Hearing of Pete Hegseth

Anna Bower, a Senior Editor at Lawfare and an expert in national security and legal policy, dives into the heated confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. She discusses the unique challenges he faced, including protests and accusations regarding military actions. The conversation highlights the political dynamics at play, such as the nominee's confrontational stance on 'wokeness' and the implications of military terminology in the context of modern challenges. Bower also analyzes the lack of Democratic engagement and its potential impact.