Trump's Terms Trump's national security team will start their Senate confirmation hearings
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Jan 13, 2025 The podcast dives into the crucial confirmation hearings for Trump's national security nominees, spotlighting their controversial backgrounds. The risks faced by figures like Tulsi Gabbard due to their past statements are examined, raising questions about the current political climate. Unpacked are the complexities of ongoing international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas situation, as listeners ponder the uncertain foreign policy direction under Trump's administration.
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Confirmation Hearings and Trump's Remarks
- President-elect Trump's national security team faces Senate confirmation hearings.
- These hearings follow Trump's provocative remarks about Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada.
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination
- Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Pentagon lead, will face scrutiny.
- Hegseth's background at Fox News and remarks about the military being "too woke" draw criticism.
Gabbard's Nomination Under Scrutiny
- Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence faces criticism.
- Her limited experience and past statements about Putin and Assad are raising concerns.