Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Donald Trump gives important appointment to Pete Hegseth.

He will be Secretary of Defense during his term.

What will change within the department?

The president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, announced the appointment of Pete Hegseth as the new Secretary of Defense.

Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has been a controversial figure for his statements against diversity in the military.

In addition to his conservative vision on the role of the military in society, according to information presented by Reuters.

After defeating Kamala Harris, current Vice President of the United States, the Republican began making appointments of the people who will form his cabinet.

DONALD TRUMP ANNOUNCES PETE HEGSETH AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

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Trump highlighted Hegseth’s «toughness» and «intelligence» while praising his commitment to the «America First» doctrine.

«With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice: our Armed Forces will be great again and America will never give up,» Trump said in a statement.

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«No one fights harder for troops and Pete will be a brave and patriotic defender of our ‘Peace Through Strength’ policy.»

Hegseth has repeatedly expressed his disagreement with what he sees as a weakening of the military due to inclusion and diversity policies.

Why is it so controversial?

In his book “The War Against Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” the new Secretary of Defense criticizes a “woke” army.

Which, according to him, prioritizes the selection of “diverse” recruits with progressive ideologies and mandatory vaccination.

For Hegseth, this agenda represents a threat to military cohesion and effectiveness.

For that reason, the election of Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has set off alarms in the Pentagon.

Who is the future Secretary of Defense?

Pete Hegseth, 44, is one of the most prominent figures at Fox News Channel, where he co-hosts the program “Fox & Friends Weekend.”

With a profile in both the military and the media, Hegseth has attracted attention for his firm stances and vision on patriotism and the role of veterans in American society.

Since 2014, he has been a contributor to this network, establishing himself as an influential voice in the conservative media space.

Before entering the world of television, Hegseth served in the United States Army, achieving the rank of infantry captain in the National Guard.

*WITH INFORMATION FROM AP AND REUTERS.

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