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- Senator Tammy Duckworth criticizes fellow Democrats for attacking Pete Hegseth's military service
- Duckworth defends Hegseth's low military ranking, citing his service in Iraq
- Hegseth is a Fox News contributor and has been the subject of controversy in the past
- Duckworth also addresses the importance of supporting veterans, regardless of political affiliation
- The article highlights the ongoing debate within the Democratic party regarding military service and political views Tone: Neutral
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Duckworth Adds To Democrats Shots At Hegseth: Pretty Low-ranking Guy
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) offered further criticisms of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The veterans nomination to lead the Department of Defense came as a shock to many, as it would be Hegseths first senior position in the federal government. Hegseth will need to win over the Senate in order […]
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