Hegseth hearing scheduled for Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for defense secretary, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Jan. 14.

Hegseth tweeted that he will be prepared for the hearing following public statements about the date from Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), who is expected to become committee chairman next year.

“See you January 14,” Hegseth tweeted.

The nomination of the former Fox News host is controversial as he faces questions about his lack of Pentagon experience and allegations of sexual assault, mismanaging funds of a veterans organization he once led, and drinking on the job. Hegseth has denied all allegations and wrongdoing.

Trump, meanwhile, continues to publicly support Hegseth as the nominee works to shore up Republican votes.