Protesters interrupt Trump's pick for defence secretary during hearing – video

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US secretary of defence, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters during a Senate confirmation hearing. The Fox News host was being questioned by Democratic lawmakers about allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement. Protesters heckled Hegseth during his opening statement, with one attacking him as a 'Christian Zionist' who supported the war in Gaza. Authorities escorted the protesters out of the room

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