Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces Senate questions amid scandal

The video discusses the confirmation process for presidential nominees, highlighting that a simple majority is needed for approval, which allows Republicans to proceed without Democratic support if united. It notes that nominee defeats are rare, with the last occurring in 1989, as those unlikely to be confirmed often withdraw. The current nominee, Pete Hagseth, a former Fox News anchor, is a controversial choice for Defense Secretary, potentially testing this historical trend.

What is required for a presidential pick to be confirmed?

• Approval from both parties

• A simple majority

• A unanimous vote

• A two-thirds majority

What can dissenters do during the confirmation process?

• Cancel the hearings

• Delay the process

• Speed up the process

• Approve the nominee

Since when has a president-elect's nominee not been defeated at a federal agency?

• 1999

• 1989

• 2009

• 1979

Why do nominees with little chance of confirmation usually withdraw?

• To save time and resources

• To prevent a formal defeat

• To avoid public scrutiny

• To seek another position

Who is the controversial nominee for Defense Secretary?

• Pete Hagseth

• John Doe

• Alex Johnson

• Jane Smith