No women in combat roles? Trump's Pentagon chief pick raises eyebrows

Democrats and veterans groups are taking aim at Trump Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s belief that women should not serve in combat roles, with at least two crucial GOP senators also asking for answers on his stance.

Hegseth, 44, a Fox News host, has often made questionable comments on the military matters he’d oversee should he be confirmed as Pentagon chief. But his assertions last week have elicited fears that Hegseth’s views could have a chilling effect on women wanting to serve or alienate those currently in uniform.