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Pete Hegseth has been chosen by President-elect Trump to function his secretary of protection.
“I’m honored to announce that I’ve nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his complete life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is hard, good and a real believer in America First,” Trump mentioned in a press release.
Hegseth’s final day at Fox, the place he co-hosted Sunday’s “FOX & Friends Weekend,” was Tuesday. Hegseth began with FOX News as a contributor in 2014 and was named the co-host of “FOX & Friends Weekend” in 2017. He started co-hosting the present frequently in late 2016, and was formally named to the function in January 2017.
“Pete Hegseth has been an distinctive host on ‘FOX & Friends’ and FOX Nation and a best-selling creator for FOX News Books for almost a decade,” a spokesperson for FOX News Media mentioned in a press release. “His insights and evaluation particularly in regards to the navy resonated deeply with our viewers and made this system the main success that it’s right now. We are extraordinarily pleased with his work at FOX News and want him one of the best of luck in Washington.”
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Hegseth, an Army National Gaurd veteran who served excursions in Iraq and Afghanistan, has hosted the FOX Nation “Patriot Awards” since 2019, which is the community’s model of a Hollywood awards present however one which honors heroes like first responders.
The Patriot Awards will happen on Dec. 5 in Brookville, New York. Hegseth won’t be internet hosting the present.
Hegseth additionally hosted the favored FOX Nation specials “Poison Ivy” and “The Miseducation of America.” Most lately, Hegseth wrote the FOX News Books bestseller War on Warriors, which has bought almost 150,000 copies because it debuted in June 2024 and shot to #1 on the New York Times bestseller listing.
He can also be the creator of the FOX News Books bestseller “Modern Warriors,” which additionally debuted as a New York Times bestseller in 2020.
Hegseth has repeatedly advocated for navy veterans and championed veteran and navy causes. While serving within the Army, he was awarded two Bronze Stars, in addition to a Combat Infantryman’s Badge, awarded to infantry troopers who take part in energetic fight, for his service.
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“Pete is hard, good and a real believer in America First. With Pete on the helm, America’s enemies are on discover – Our Military shall be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down,” Trump mentioned. “Nobody fights tougher for the Troops, and Pete shall be a brave and patriotic champion of our ‘Peace via Strength’ coverage.”
Donald Trump mentioned Pete Hegseth is a “true believer in America First.” (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP by way of Getty Images)
Upon listening to the information of Hegseth’s nomination, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., mentioned: “Really? I’d have to consider it.” Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., additionally weighed in as he was leaving the GOP Senate chief candidate discussion board.
“I used to be sitting subsequent to 2 Marines, in order that they had been pondering it was nice,” he mentioned. “And, yeah, we’re wanting ahead to it. I need to get to know him higher in that function.”
Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Army National Guard officer and warfare veteran who was chosen to be Trump’s nationwide safety adviser, praised the choice.
“The Pentagon is in want of actual reform, and so they’re getting a frontrunner who has the grit to make it occur,” he wrote on X. “Congratulations to my good friend @PeteHegseth – a fight adorned veteran – and let’s re-establish deterrence via America’s energy!”
Speaking to reporters, Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., known as Hegseth “an incredible particular person.”
Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., alternatively, described Hegseth as an unqualified to supervise the nation’s protection companies.
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“A Fox & Friends weekend co-host just isn’t certified to be the Secretary of Defense,” she wrote on X. “I lead the Senate navy personnel panel. All three of my brothers served in uniform. I respect each one among our servicemembers. Donald Trump’s decide will make us much less secure and have to be rejected.”
During Trump’s first time period as president, 5 males served as his secretary of protection. They both resigned, had been fired or served briefly as a stopgap.
