Watch: Tim Sheehy and Pete Hegseth Dominate Dems with Witty Comeback!

Daphne Moon 2 2 min read

Here’s another exchange that will make you proud!

On Tuesday morning, during a US Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, a moment of humor punctuated what was otherwise a tense session. Democrat Senators spent much of their allotted time casting aspersions on Hegseth, attempting to discredit him with pointed questions and insinuations.

However, newly-elected Senator Tim Sheehy from Montana, who is a former Navy SEAL, shifted the tone with a witty and insightful exchange that resonated with those present.

In a bid to demonstrate Hegseth’s understanding of fundamental military knowledge, Senator Sheehy asked, “How many genders are there?” to which Hegseth confidently replied, “Senator, there are two genders.” This commonsense answer underlined a stance seldom acknowledged in today’s political climate and brought levity to the proceedings. Sheehy playfully added, “I know that well, I’m a ‘she-he,’” which invited laughter from the room and reinforced his down-to-earth demeanor as he shared an understanding with Hegseth.

The dialogue between Sheehy and Hegseth soon advanced into critical, operational queries which highlighted Hegseth’s practical military knowledge. Sheehy asked about the specifics of a rifle round fired from an M4A1 rifle. Hegseth correctly answered, “That’s a 5.56,” affirming his familiarity with standard-issue military equipment. The senator continued, “How many pushups can you do?” to which Hegseth replied with confidence, “I did 5 sets of 47 this morning.” This anecdotal revelation spoke to Hegseth’s personal fitness and by extension, his commitment to maintaining military preparedness.

The exchange turned strategic when Sheehy inquired, “Most important strategic base is in the Pacific?” Hegseth identified Guam as this crucial location, displaying his comprehension of global military strategy. When asked about the capacity of a 5.56 round magazine, Hegseth replied, “It depends on the magazine but standard issue is 30.” This response underscored his firsthand knowledge, extending beyond theoretical understanding to encompass tangible battlefield experience.

The session took a serious turn as Sheehy succinctly articulated the dire consequences of ill-informed decisions made in political chambers, emphasizing, “So right there, you represent qualifications that show you understand what the warfighter deals with every single day on the battlefield.” Sheehy’s words, “You understand what happens on the front line where our troops will be,” were an indictment of the disconnect between policy makers and the boots on the ground.

He continued by highlighting the socioeconomic background of soldiers who bear the brunt of these decisions: “What happens unfortunately in this country is – decisions made in rooms like this – bad decisions end up in dead 17, 18, 19-year-old Americans. And those Americans rarely come from families that sit in rooms like this. They come from lower, middle income families.”

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The senator’s statement served as a powerful critique of the entrenched establishment, which often overlooks the voices and experiences of those on the ground. Sheehy’s blunt style and sincerity carried weight, exposing the prejudiced and politically motivated attacks from Democrat senators.

“I don’t care, frankly what all these articles and letters say. I’ve been a part of a smear campaign too. I get it. I care that you have one thing in mind when you sit in that chair Your priority… So you have my support,” Sheehy declared, fully endorsing Hegseth’s appointment against the cynical attempts to undermine it.

This narrative underscores the ongoing conflict between genuine leadership that prioritizes military efficacy and the political maneuvering often seen from the deep state operatives and Democrat politicians who prioritize their agendas over national security. It reaffirms the necessity of leaders like Tim Sheehy and Pete Hegseth, whose shared backgrounds and experiences put them in an exemplary position to guide the United States military.

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