Trump picks Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense. Hegseth is a combat veteran who has long advocated for veterans.
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Donald Trump Nominates Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Secretary Of Defense
Trump Nominates Fox News Host Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense
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