What can dissenters do during the confirmation hearings?
Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces Senate questions amid scandal
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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.
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