Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth exchanged heated words during a congressional hearing Wednesday. Because our president is a former reality TV show star and his advisors and cabinet are filled with former Fox News personalities, it’s not surprising Laura Loomer’s name was brought up as Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Rosen asked Hegseth if he had spoken with Laura Loomer about dismissing General Timothy D. Haugh from his roles as director of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, and that’s when things got heated.
“I am going to move on to General Haugh,” Rosen said. “The sudden and inexplicable dismissal of General Haugh.”
“Public reports indicate that the removal of General Haugh, who has served his country proudly, has been influenced by social media influencer, an influencer, a personality on social media, Laura Loomer, who spreads conspiracy theories,” she continued. “She’s been denounced even by Republicans.”
“And the idea is that any leaders within our agencies responsible for our nation’s security, somebody would be dismissed based on the advice of a social media influencer, is alarming to say the least,” she said. “It’s surely not how we should be running our military.”
“So, were you consulted regarding General Haugh’s dismissal?” she asked. “Yes or no?”
“Well, Senator, I would not advise believing everything you read in the media,” Hegseth said. “And I’m consulted on every single decision.”
