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Donald Trump Slams Pete Hegseth For Suggesting He Should Be Secretary Of Defense

Trump: 'Pete Hegseth is a third-rate talent'

Hegseth: 'I stand by my comments'

Former President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Fox News host Pete Hegseth for suggesting that he should be the next Secretary of Defense. "Pete Hegseth is a third-rate talent who wouldn't know how to run a lemonade stand, let alone the Pentagon," Trump said in a statement. "His comments are a disgrace to the uniform and an insult to the men and women who have served our country with honor." Hegseth, a former Army Ranger, made the comments on Fox & Friends last week. He said that Trump would be a "great" Secretary of Defense because he is a "strong leader" who is "not afraid to take risks." "I think he would be a great Secretary of Defense," Hegseth said. "He's a strong leader, he's not afraid to take risks, and he's not afraid to stand up to our enemies." Trump's comments are the latest in a series of attacks on Fox News. In recent weeks, he has also criticized the network's coverage of the 2020 election and its hosts, including Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham. Fox News has not responded to Trump's latest comments. Hegseth has stood by his comments, saying that he believes Trump would be a "great" Secretary of Defense. "I stand by my comments," Hegseth said on Fox & Friends on Monday. "I think President Trump would be a great Secretary of Defense." It is unclear whether Trump is seriously considering running for Secretary of Defense. He has not publicly stated whether he is interested in the position, and he has not met with President Biden to discuss the matter. However, Trump's comments have sparked speculation that he may be interested in the job. If he were to run, he would likely face a tough battle. The position of Secretary of Defense requires Senate confirmation, and it is unclear whether Trump would be able to get enough votes to be confirmed.