Steve Bannon On Hegseth Hearing: "What These Democrat Females Want Is Essentially The Soviet Army”

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s hearing for Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, quickly turned contentious, with Democrats taking an aggressive stance. Steve Bannon, on his War Room program, criticized the Democrats, particularly Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, for pushing reforms like a separate military justice chain of command influenced by the #MeToo movement. Bannon argued such measures would undermine military efficiency, likening them to Soviet and Chinese political commissar systems.

He commended Republican Senator Tom Cotton for defending Hegseth and stressed the importance of Senator Roger Wicker’s leadership in navigating the hearing. Highlighting a Daily Signal poll showing federal bureaucratic resistance to Trump, Bannon connected the Democrats’ opposition to a larger effort to obstruct Trump’s agenda.

Bannon also accused media outlets like MSNBC of amplifying attacks on Trump’s administration. He called on supporters to back Hegseth, emphasizing the hearing as a precursor to ongoing battles in Washington.

Steve Bannon On How Democrats Questioning Of Pete Hegseth Is Part Of A Coordinated Narrative Spin

Bannon highlighted the Democrats’ relentless and coordinated attacks. He accused Democrats of smearing Hegseth with unsubstantiated claims, including accusations of misconduct, abuse, poor leadership, and mismanagement. Bannon argued that these attacks aim to tarnish Hegseth’s reputation and create negative soundbites for media outlets like MSNBC.

Bannon praised Hegseth’s calm demeanor and embodiment of the “warrior ethos” under pressure, asserting that Democrats have failed to substantiate their claims. He criticized Senator Richard Blumenthal for his lack of credibility and accused Democratic senators of prioritizing political narratives over genuine inquiry.

He called for strong Republican support, urging Senator Roger Wicker to expedite Hegseth’s confirmation. Bannon framed the hearing as a larger attack on Trump’s administration and praised Hegseth’s resilience as a model for conservative leadership under fire.

Pete Hegseth Takes Questions On Stance On Women In Combat During Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth answers questions from Democrats during his Senate confirmation.