Gaza protesters interrupt Trump’s defence secretary pick during hearing

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of defence, was grilled by Democratic lawmakers at the Senate’s confirmation hearing. The Fox News host was questioned on allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement. During the hearing, protesters repeatedly interrupted his opening statement, with one attacking the nominee as a ‘Christian Zionist’ who supports the war in Gaza. Authorities escorted the protesters out of the room.