Secretary Austin disagrees with Trump's Pentagon pick on women in combat

The transcript discusses the value of women in combat roles, with Austin sharing his positive experiences serving alongside women in Afghanistan and Iraq. He refrains from directly criticizing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, who believes women should not be in combat roles. Austin emphasizes his positive experiences with women in the military, while Hegseth's views are expected to be a significant issue during his Senate confirmation.

What roles did women serve in during Austin's time in Afghanistan and Iraq?

How did Austin respond to questions about Pete Hegseth's views on women in combat roles?

What did Austin say about his experiences with women in the military?

What was Austin's overall sentiment about women serving in combat roles?

What is likely to be a top issue during Hegseth's Senate confirmation?