I answer to 'none of you': Pete Hegseth slams media over confirmation process

Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth has lashed out at reporters and said he would not be “tried in the media" over allegations levelled against him. Hegseth declared he only answers to Trump, the Senate, his wife, and Jesus Christ during a press statement on Thursday. "I will answer all of these senators’ questions. But this will not be a process tried in the media," he said. "I don’t answer to anyone in this group. None of you, not to that camera at all." His remarks came amid scandals involving sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse allegations, which he denies.