Duckworth Stumps Hegseth With Question On ASEAN Countries
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) stumped Fox News host Pete Hegseth with a question about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during a recent interview.
Duckworth, a combat veteran who lost both legs in Iraq, asked Hegseth, a former Army officer, to name all 10 member countries of ASEAN. Hegseth, who has repeatedly criticized Duckworth's military service, was unable to answer the question.
The exchange has been widely shared on social media, with many users praising Duckworth for her knowledge and criticizing Hegseth for his lack of it.
ASEAN is a regional organization of ten Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The organization was founded in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. Its goals include promoting economic, political, and security cooperation among its member states.
ASEAN has a combined population of over 600 million people and a GDP of over $3 trillion. It is the sixth-largest economy in the world and is expected to become the fourth-largest by 2050.
During an interview on Fox News, Duckworth asked Hegseth, "Can you name all 10 member countries of ASEAN?"
Hegseth, who has frequently criticized Duckworth's military service, was unable to answer the question.
Duckworth's question was not a gotcha question. It was a fair and reasonable question to ask someone who claims to be an expert on foreign policy.
ASEAN is a major player in Southeast Asia and is a key partner of the United States. It is important for anyone who wants to be taken seriously on foreign policy to have a basic understanding of the organization.
Hegseth's inability to answer Duckworth's question is troubling. It shows that he either does not know much about foreign policy or that he was not prepared for the interview.
Either way, it is not a good look for someone who is trying to be taken seriously as a foreign policy expert.
Hegseth's lack of knowledge is particularly troubling given his frequent criticism of Duckworth's military service.
Duckworth is a combat veteran who lost both legs in Iraq. She is a highly decorated soldier who has served her country with honor and distinction.
For Hegseth to criticize Duckworth's military service while demonstrating his own lack of knowledge about foreign policy is not only disrespectful but also hypocritical.
The exchange between Duckworth and Hegseth has been widely shared on social media, with many users praising Duckworth for her knowledge and criticizing Hegseth for his lack of it.
The exchange has also sparked a debate about the importance of foreign policy knowledge. Some users have argued that it is essential for anyone who wants to be taken seriously on foreign policy to have a basic understanding of the world.
Others have argued that foreign policy is too complex for the average person to understand and that it is not necessary for everyone to have a deep knowledge of the subject.
The exchange between Duckworth and Hegseth highlights the importance of foreign policy knowledge.
It is important for anyone who wants to be taken seriously on foreign policy to have a basic understanding of the world.
Hegseth's inability to answer Duckworth's question shows that he either does not know much about foreign policy or that he was not prepared for the interview.
Either way, it is not a good look for someone who is trying to be taken seriously as a foreign policy expert.