On Capitol Hill, President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks for his new administration have been meeting with senators ahead of Trump’s inauguration and confirmation hearings. During a meeting with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, was peppered with reporters’ questions about the latest revelations published by The New Yorker, including that Hegseth was forced out of leadership roles at two veterans organizations for misusing funds, sexually harassing women and being repeatedly drunk on the job.

Reporter: “You misspent funds, mistreated women, were intoxicated on the job. Do you have any comment about that reporting at all?”

Aide: “OK, guys, we’re not doing questions!”

Reporter: “Any comment about that reporting? … So, that article suggests you have an alcohol problem.”

After their meeting, Senator Tuberville praised Pete Hegseth. Tuberville is a staunch Trump ally who has publicly supported white nationalists and made racist comments.