President-elect Trump nominates Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, as Secretary of Defense, sparking controversy.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth advocates purging the military of officials who support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and opposes women in combat roles. He has defended military personnel accused of war crimes and lacks senior military experience, raising concerns among some lawmakers.

November 13, 2024
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