Trump appoints Robert Salesses as acting defense secretary, with changes hinted in military policies.

President Trump has appointed Robert Salesses as the acting defense secretary while his nominee, Pete Hegseth, awaits Senate confirmation. Salesses, a retired Marine with a Bronze Star, will temporarily lead the Pentagon. Trump also appointed acting secretaries for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Hegseth's nomination may be reviewed by the Senate Armed Services Committee as early as Monday. Trump's inaugural address hinted at early executive orders involving the military, potentially including additional deployments to the U.S.-Mexico border and eliminating diversity training programs.

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