President-elect Trump nominates Fox News host Pete Hegseth as next Secretary of Defense.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, as the next Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, who has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, has been a contributor to Fox News since 2014 and co-hosts "Fox & Friends Weekend." Despite lacking senior military or national security experience, Trump praised Hegseth's commitment to veterans and his conservative credentials. The appointment comes amid various global crises, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

November 13, 2024
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