Trump nominates Fox News host, veteran Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and military veteran, to serve as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, known for co-hosting Fox & Friends Weekend, has been an outspoken critic of what he calls the “woke military.” In his book The War on Warriors, he argues that the Pentagon’s focus on social justice and diversity is damaging military readiness and recruitment. His nomination underscores Trump's commitment to returning the military to what he views as its traditional values, emphasizing meritocracy and strength. Hegseth served in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars and two Army Commendation Medals. He is also the former head of Concerned Veterans for America, a conservative nonprofit advocating for military reform. Despite his qualifications, Hegseth will require a congressional waiver to become Secretary of Defense because he is still serving in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
