A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

The senator went after the former Fox News anchor for cheating on both his wife and a woman who gave birth two months prior.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., questioned defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in a confirmation hearing Tuesday held by the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Watch the video in the player above.

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