Senator Ernst questions Defense Secretary nominee on women in military, stopping military sexual assault - Radio Iowa

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak says the Department of Defense is only federal agency to never pass an audit, and she asked nominee Pete Hegseth about that.
47% : "But I want to know, again, let's make it very clear for everyone here today as Secretary of Defense, will you support women continuing to have the opportunity to serve in combat roles."
47% : "As Secretary of Defense, will you appoint a senior level official dedicated to sexual assault prevention and response?," Ernst asked.
32% : Senator Ernst faced backlash from Trump supporters after saying in December she was not yet ready to say how she would vote on Hegseth's nomination after allegations of sexual indiscretions as well as financial irregularities at non-profit veterans groups he led.
26% : Iowa Senator Joni Ernst questioned President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense today in a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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