Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing?

Pete Hegseth says at at his confirmation hearing that he would restore 'warrior culture', maintain high standards, and ensure combat readiness if confirmed. [File: Nathan Howard/Reuters]

In his January 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct.

In the first of several high-profile confirmation hearings for Trump’s second-term nominees, Republican senators frequently touted Hegseth’s military experience and applauded his commitment to unravelling what he considers to be “woke” policies that the Biden administration adopted at the Pentagon.