The View: Hegseth's Defense Secretary Bid Questioned

On March 24th, on the view,

Co-host Sonny Austin repeatedly questioned whether Pete Hegseth is qualified to serve as Secretary of Defense.

This heated exchange happened Tuesday amid rising criticism of United States military strikes in Iran.

Guest panelist Abbi Huntsman, who co-hosted with Hegseth on Fox and Friends from 2018 to 2020,

praised his military service and intelligence.

Still, she sized up Austin's direct probes at first.

Austin pressed on, asking the question several times,

while Huntsman voiced concerns from her military family perspective.

She criticized White House meme-speaturing cartoon characters like SpongeBob during serious operations where lives are at stake.

Other hosts jumped in, with Sarah Hayne stating outright that Hegseth is not suited to lead the Department of Defense.

Huntsman eventually agreed, saying she does not think he is qualified for the role,

prompting applause from the studio audience.

The back-and-forth spotlighted worries over Trump administration picks, who prioritize loyalty,

as well as the challenges of navigating global.

Conflicts wisely.

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