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Jennifer McClellan comments on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense

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Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia's 4th district, shared her views on recent developments through a series of tweets. McClellan has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023, succeeding Donald McEachin. She previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.

On January 25, 2025, McClellan commented on the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. In her tweet, she highlighted that "On the 12th anniversary of Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifting the ban on women in combat, the U.S. Senate confirmed a man who says that never should have happened to be the next Secretary of Defense." She urged readers to read her full statement regarding this confirmation.

Later that day, McClellan referred to an interview she conducted with Bloomberg TV concerning President Trump's initial week in office. She invited followers to view it by stating: " ICYMI: My interview with @BloombergTV discussed the fallout of President Trump’s first week in office. Check it out here."

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