Staff Reports
Elizabeth Warren is back at it again, sharpening her claws at President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. In a classic leftist maneuver, she attempts to discredit a dedicated ally of the Trump administration with baseless accusations and character smears that would make even a tabloid editor blush. It seems Warren’s idea of constructive criticism is more akin to a witch hunt—one that ignores reality and focuses instead on throwing mud.
In her lengthy, 33-page epistle, Warren starts off with a half-hearted congratulations before launching into an assault on Hegseth’s character. Instead of discussing actual qualifications for the job, she rattles off a litany of absurd charges, claiming he has a “blatant disregard” for female servicemembers and alleging he’s grappling with “drinking problems.” These are not just flimsy accusations; they have been thoroughly debunked. It’s almost as if she’s trying to rehash old tapes from the Democratic dumpster fire rather than engaging in meaningful dialogue.
Elizabeth Warren is so desperate to smear Pete Hegseth that she's claiming being a proud Christian means you are an extremist.
Why is a Senator attacking religious expression?
Does a former Harvard Law Professor not understand the First Amendment? pic.twitter.com/6OeOveYv2t
— Alex Pfeiffer (@AlexPfeiffer) January 7, 2025
Warren’s professionalism—or lack thereof—was on full display as she conjured tales of Hegseth’s supposed mismanagement of organizations and extravagant spending habits, complete with juicy anecdotes about donors feeling the need to take control away from him. The cherry on top of this poorly constructed sundae was her assertion that Hegseth’s record exemplifies a danger to national security due to alleged “alcohol abuse.” It’s ironic that Warren, who routinely ignores the pressing issues regarding veterans and military funding, is suddenly an expert on what constitutes safe leadership in the military sphere.
As if that weren’t enough to prove her attacks are nothing but a flimsy facade, Warren also takes aim at Hegseth’s tattoos, specifically his “Deus Vult” ink. This Christian motto, which has historical roots dating back to the First Crusade, is absurdly portrayed as a symbol of right-wing extremism according to Warren’s twisted logic. It appears she’s more concerned with Hegseth’s ink than she is with the issues that truly impact the men and women serving in uniform. No wonder the left is often accused of lacking a sense of humor—they can’t even appreciate a good tattoo!
Vice President-elect JD Vance clearly identified Warren’s relentless trash talk for what it is: anti-Christian bigotry. It’s a stark reminder of how desperate the left has become. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate, it’s likely that Hegseth will ascend to the post without needing the approval of the very Democrats who prefer to engage in finger-pointing instead of actual discussions about national security.
This latest chapter in Warren’s saga only serves as an example of how out of touch the left has become. Instead of preparing to work collaboratively on the nation’s pressing issues, they resort to fear-mongering and slander. With a straightforward nominee like Pete Hegseth ready to take charge, one can only hope that the Democrats finally realize that their smear tactics have run their course.
