Key facts
- Senator Gary Peters called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a "failure" during a hearing.
- The criticism focused on defense funding, leadership, and military strategy.
- The exchange occurred during a heated clash.
Senator Gary Peters sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a hearing, labeling him a "failure." The exchange, described as a heated clash, involved Peters's critique of Hegseth's handling of defense funding, leadership, and military strategy.