Conservative commentators slammed Senator Tim Kaine for asking Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth about sexual misconduct allegations against him because of the Democrat‘s ties to philandering former President Bill Clinton.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) questioned if Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to be defense secretary, will uphold the oath of office, if confirmed. During a confirmation hearing, Kaine focused on Hegseth’s character,

During an explosive confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was torn to shreds as he was questioned on his viability for the position amid a rocky past, which includes allegations of sexual assault.

The incoming president's pick to lead the Defense Department made $4.6 million as host at the cable news network over two years.

Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary