Trump Names Fox News Host, Veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Trump praised Hegseth’s commitment to veterans and his advocacy for a strong, merit-based military aligned with his ‘peace through strength’ mandate.
Trump Names Fox News Host, Veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth arrives at Trump Tower in New York City on Nov. 29, 2016. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Army combat veteran and longtime Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, highlighting Hegseth’s military background and expressing confidence in his commitment to an America First agenda.

“Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country,” Trump said in a statement on social media. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice - Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.”
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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