I THOUGHT THIS WAS A JOKE AT FIRST, BUT NO.
Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has chosen Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his secretary of defense.
The selection elevates the television personality to a Cabinet-level position in Trump’s second term.
“Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. 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,” Trump said in a statement.
President-elect Donald Trump stunned political observers Tuesday night by nominating Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.
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