Trump Appoints Veteran And Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Secretary Of Defense
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OAN Staff James Myers 10:14am – Wednesday, November 13, 2024
fox news TV personality Pete Hegseth was chosen by incoming 47-year-old Donald Trump to be Secretary of Defense on Tuesday night.th Some people raised eyebrows at the president's nomination decision.
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“Pete has dedicated his life to being a warrior for our military and our country,” President Trump said in a statement. “Pete is tough, smart, and a true believer in America First. With Pete in command, America's enemies will be on guard — our military will be great again and America will never back down.” Dew.”
President Trump nominated Pete Hegseth, a Princeton graduate, Harvard graduate, and two-Bronze Star veteran. He was a Fox News host for eight years and most recently authored “War on Warriors” for the Secretary of Defense. pic.twitter.com/JP1HW9HHMw
The choice was made over other options, including Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who has worked closely with the Pentagon on defense legislation and gained support in the military community. Other candidates include House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat-turned-Republican who also serves in the Army National Guard. Ta.
Hegseth, 44, served in Iraq and Afghanistan. fox news Appearing since 2014. Recently, he has appeared as a co-host on the program “''.fox & friends weekend”
“Pete Hegseth was a great host. fox & friends and fox nation and is a bestselling author FOX News “We have been publishing books for nearly 10 years,” a Fox News spokesperson said in a statement. “His insights and analysis, especially on the military, resonated with viewers and helped make the show the huge success it is today. We are extremely proud of his work. FOX News And I wish you the best of luck in Washington. ”
President Trump has promised to drain the quagmire and replace industry hacking with a new perspective to take America back. Nominating Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense is another step forward.
I will miss my friend, but I believe in his dedication to protecting this country 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/OQH5AIWSli
In 2016, after Trump's election victory, Hegseth was initially considered for the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs, but the position ultimately went to David Shulkin.
The 44-year-old graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and earned a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government a decade later.
The Minnesota native received two Bronze Stars and two Army Commendation Medals for his service.
Hegseth remains in the Minnesota Army National Guard's Individual Ready Reserve, according to multiple sources.
Additionally, Congressional rules require a candidate to be out of office for at least seven years to serve as defense secretary, meaning Hegseth would have to receive a Congressional waiver before being confirmed. .
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Trump's former Pentagon chief, James Mattis, had been out of active duty for less than seven years when they were nominated. Both received parliamentary immunity.
Hegseth is also the author of “.battle with warriorsIn his best-selling book, he criticizes DEI efforts being implemented in the “woke military” and military recruitment, arguing that they are having a negative impact on America's military.
“Over the past three years, since President Barack Obama instilled a foundation in social justice, the Department of Defense has expanded across all departments to address social justice issues such as gender equality, racial diversity, the stupidity of climate change, and the LGBTQA+ alphabet soup. Hegseth writes in The War on Warriors, released in June.
“The only problem is, there aren't enough lesbians from San Francisco who want to join the 82nd Airborne,” he added. “Not only do lesbians not participate, but these very same ads turn away the patriotic, Christian young men who have traditionally made up our ranks.”
Trump highlighted Hegseth's book in his announcement.
“This book exposes the betrayal of our warriors on the left and how we must return our military to meritocracy, lethality, accountability, and excellence. ” said 47 people.th the president wrote.
At a campaign rally in August, President Trump vowed, “On day one, we will rid the U.S. military of critical race theory and transgender insanity once and for all.” “We're taking it out.”
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