elected president Donald Trump on Tuesday picked Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary in the next administration.
a statement Announcing plans to nominate Fox News host and military veteran, Trump described him as “tough, smart and a true believer in America First.”
“With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Army will be Great Again and America will never back down,” Trump said.
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