Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed unqualified by any conventional president.

Past controversies have hounded Hegseth, including allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and derisive views about women in military combat roles.

Claire McCaskill, former Democratic Senator from Missouri, David Jolly, former Republican Congressman from Florida and Paul Reickhoff, Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with more reaction to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing to be Secretary of Defense and how Hegseth’s performance in front of what is supposed to be a bi-partisan committee supporting America’s military was used as a political battle showcasing The GOP’s affinity with culture wars and strongman leadership.