Part 2/7:
Senator Warren raised significant concerns regarding Hegseth’s history and the effects of his potential leadership on women in military service. The senator pointed out that with nearly 18% of active-duty military personnel being women, having a Secretary of Defense who marginalizes this demographic poses a grave challenge. Hegseth's previous comments have implied that women should not serve in combat roles, effectively shutting them out from critical military experiences and hindering their opportunities for advancement.