Retired Army Green Beret and U.S. Congressman Michael Waltz urges members of the Senate Armed Services Committee to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., Trump’s incoming national security adviser, praised Hegseth’s “warrior ethos” and said he has support from various parts of the U.S. military community.

“It’s that warrior ethos of why you saw so many veterans, so many [Navy] SEALs, Green Berets and people who love our military, even Gold Star families, sitting in the audience today, standing room only outside, cheering him”

“He can communicate so well to the American people,” Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate “why we need what we need for our troops, and that is a critical piece that President Trump values, as well.”

Former Sen. Norm Coleman, a Minnesota Republican, introduced Hegseth — who grew up in the North Star State — to the committee, calling him “the real deal.”

“I’m honored to introduce a son of Minnesota to you — Pete Hegseth,” Coleman said.

Coleman acknowledged that Hegseth “has struggled and overcome great personal challenges,” urging senators not to give in to the idea that “people can’t change.”

Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida Republican who is also Trump’s pick for his national security adviser, also spoke before Hegseth, praising him for his military experience and arguing that it will prove valuable for Americans with Hegseth at the Pentagon’s helm.

“He will bring the perspective of being the first secretary of defense to have served as a junior officer, on the frontlines” during the War on Terror, Waltz said, adding that Hegseth is “brilliant” at communicating threats to the American people.

Waltz said he has “no doubt” that Hegseth “is going to get the Pentagon back to its primary mission” of military readiness, Waltz said.

“The bottom line is, the status quo is unacceptable, it’s not working,” Waltz said. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for change.”

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Retired Green Beret & Rep Michael Waltz introduces & urges confirm Pete Hegseth: warrior ethos