Trump Appoints Fox News Host Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-13T19:11:43.582106+05:30

* President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, as his secretary of defense. * The choice was unexpected as Hegseth was not among the likely picks. * Hegseth's military background and Trump's longstanding relationship with him were key factors in the decision. Source: [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/pete-hegseth-secretary-of-defense/)

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, as his secretary of defense.
The choice was unexpected as Hegseth was not among the likely picks.
Hegseth's military background and Trump's longstanding relationship with him were key factors in the decision.

Source: CNN