
Democratic Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono made headlines recently for her bold stance during confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's nominees. Hirono, the sole dissenting voice on the Senate's Veterans’ Affairs Committee, opposed the confirmation of former GOP congressman Doug Collins as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
During these hearings, Hirono did not shy away from asking tough questions. She confronted Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth about reports alleging that President Trump had ordered his former Defense Secretary to shoot protesters during the 2020 George Floyd riots. Hirono's pointed question to Hegseth about his willingness to carry out such an order drew attention.