Donald Trump Nominates Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Secretary Of Defense

Surprise Pick for Top Pentagon Post

Hegseth Lacks Military Experience, Foreign Policy Background

In a surprise move, former President Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be the next Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, who has no military experience or background in foreign policy, would be a controversial pick for the top Pentagon post.

The nomination has been met with criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Some have questioned Hegseth's qualifications for the job, while others have raised concerns about his past comments on women, Muslims, and immigrants.

Hegseth is a former Army captain who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. He has been a Fox News host since 2014.

The Secretary of Defense is responsible for overseeing the Department of Defense, which is responsible for the military forces of the United States. The Secretary of Defense is a member of the President's Cabinet and is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

The nomination of Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense is still pending before the Senate. It is unclear whether he will be confirmed by the Senate.