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by Tepix 424 days ago
Well, he has zero experience in administrative positions.

Here's a quote by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky), who voted against his nomination:

"Effective management of nearly 3 million military and civilian personnel, an annual budget of nearly $1 trillion, and alliances and partnerships around the world is a daily test with staggering consequences for the security of the American people and our global interests," the senator said. "Mr. Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test. But as he assumes office, the consequences of failure are as high as they have ever been."

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Good old “let the courts handle it” Mitch. This is his doing, a direct consequence of his lack of principle.
His lack of principle is mind blowing and has done a lot of institutional damage.
he got biden confirmed though by ensuring senators returned to vote that same day.