A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.

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Senate Democrats have yet to reveal more evidence to back up the allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to head ... committee to be able to read it,” she said. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), Trump’s choice to serve as director of ...

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President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced television commentator, author, and retired National Guard officer Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate ...