Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. listens at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) AP

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he wants to bring Pete Hegseth to Alabama after he becomes secretary of defense to visit the state's military installations and defense companies.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss today's Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Watch the full interview above.

Ala., said he supports Pete Hegseth for defense secretary "110%," during an event with veterans Monday in Washington.

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was praised in military evaluations as an "incredibly talented, battle-proven leader."

Democrats are grilling Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, about his views on women in the military and allegations of misconduct. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing tough questions today during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Pete Hegseth said he would trim the fat at the top of the Pentagon in favor of making more warfighters. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R., Ala.), pointed out that the size of the Pentagon’s Joint Staff has increased significantly over the years.

In Tuesday morning’s confirmation hearing for U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R. Ala., said ‘woke’ policies are to blame for declining military recruitment.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing tough questions today during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, struggled to answer a series of questions from Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono.

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville rallied a group of veterans who support Hegseth. “Pete is somebody that believes in this country,” said Tuberville. Tuberville has criticized the military ...

Pete Hegseth vowed to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon and be a "change agent." He did not address the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, focusing instead on his combat experience.