Trump nominates Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Pete Hegseth was chosen by President-elect Trump to be his Secretary of Defense.

“I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense in my Cabinet. 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,” Trump said in a statement.

A Fox News spokesman described Hegseth in a statement as an “extraordinary host.” FOX & Friends and FOX Nation and a bestselling FOX News Books author for nearly a decade.”

“His insights and analysis, particularly on the military, were well received by our viewers and made the show the huge success it is today. “We are extremely proud of his work at FOX News and wish him the best of luck in Washington,” the statement said.