During Sen. Mazie Hirono's cross-examination of nincompoop SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth, he confirmed that if ordered by Trump to shoot protesters, he would comply. This is the type of subservient sycophantic behavior Trump requires from his cabinet nominees. Anything less, and he'd likely face criminal and impeachment charges. HIRONO: In June of 2020, then President Trump directed former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to shoot protesters in the legs in downtown D.