Trump Defense secretary pick Hegseth denies allegations he has a drinking problem as Senate support wavers

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid delves into the state of Donald Trump’s unconventional approach to leadership, starting with the dismissal of vetting processes for critical roles, and ignoring the Constitution’s mandate for Senate advice and consent. Plus, Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faces scrutiny over allegations of alcohol abuse and his controversial writings about the military, raising alarms among senators. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring their political agenda to Capitol Hill, pushing for drastic funding cuts that could impact children, veterans, and college students. Finally, the search intensifies for the suspect in the killing of a health insurance CEO in Manhattan, as authorities release the first image of the alleged shooter. Listen now.