The Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, went as expected, with Senate Democrats feigning outrage over alleged conduct they claimed was disqualifying. As the hearing progressed, they focused heavily on allegations of excessive drinking, questioning his suitability for the role.

It was an odd position for them to take, not just because, as Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) expertly pointed out, Democrats have shown up to vote while inebriated. Their outrage stands in stark contrast to the legislative efforts championed by many of these same Democrats to reintegrate individuals with criminal backgrounds into society. These efforts include policies like “Ban the Box,” restoring voting rights for felons and even housing ordinances that prevent landlords from discriminating against applicants with criminal records.

Why are potentially dangerous criminals getting a pass from Democrats while they indicate having one drink too many at a holiday party renders someone ineligible to hold an important job?

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