Trump's picks to fill foreign policy and defense positions raise eyebrows
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's picks to fill foreign policy and defense positions raise eyebrows

NPR  

Trump's picks to fill foreign policy and defense positions raise eyebrows Trump has made some unconventional and surprising choices when it comes to his foreign policy and defense team, like his plan to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: We want to talk about the new team that's expected to join President-elect Trump when he returns to the White House next year. He says he will nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to serve as U.N. ambassador and Congressman Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser. ORDOÑEZ: But what's surprising is Trump naming TV host and Army vet Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.

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Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming administration deal with some of the toughest foreign policy challenges. Speaking at the Republican National Convention, Grenell echoed Trump’s mantra that “it’s time to put America first” …

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday expressed public support for Pete Hegseth, his beleaguered nominee to oversee the defence department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt due to claims of excessive drinking, sexual assault, and his views on women in combat. US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defence Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters after meeting …

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has largely left his choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, to fight his own battle for winning approval of Republican Senators who will decide Hegseth's fate. Reports have suggested Trump isn't working the phones for Hegseth, which is something he reportedly did do for his failed pick, Matt Gaetz. His support is strong and deep, much more so …

Trump's nominee poses a 'problem for our entire national defense': Senator
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump's nominee poses a 'problem for our entire national defense': Senator

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense has been shaken by allegations of sexual assault and drinking problems. He doesn't believe women can serve equally in the military, she said — and this will make it impossible for the military to meet its already-difficult recruitment targets. "It's a problem for our military and …

Trump's top security advisor, critical of Russia, calls for "end" to Ukraine war
1 month ago

Trump's top security advisor, critical of Russia, calls for "end" to Ukraine war

Firstpost  

Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for national security advisor, is known as a foreign policy hawk and has criticised Russia, he aligns with Trump’s cautious stance on increasing aid to Ukraine US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Congressman Mike Waltz to be his National Security Advisor. AP Mike Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for national security advisor, on Sunday …

‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense
1 month ago

‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Fox News host Pete Hegseth, pictured interviewing Donald Trump in …

Trump's national security team lacks experience but has proven loyalty to him
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's national security team lacks experience but has proven loyalty to him

NPR  

Trump's national security team lacks experience but has proven loyalty to him President-elect Trump assembled his national security team with a series of rapid-fire choices. You know, Trump just cycled through multiple national security officials, and he increasingly chose loyalists at the end of his first term, and that's where we're starting the second term. I asked Ian Bremmer, the …

Donald Trump's cabinet: Who's been picked, who's in the running?
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's cabinet: Who's been picked, who's in the running?

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Brown, who Hegseth accused of “pursuing the radical positions of left-wing politicians.” MIKE WALTZ, national security adviser Trump said on Tuesday he had picked Waltz, a Republican U.S. representative, to be national security adviser. A former congressman and prosecutor …

‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense
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‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense

The Independent  

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So Much For The ‘Candidate Of Peace’: Trump Fills Cabinet With Neoconservative Hawks
1 month, 1 week ago

So Much For The ‘Candidate Of Peace’: Trump Fills Cabinet With Neoconservative Hawks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump once again ran on promises to limit United States military intervention overseas, declaring in his victory speech, “I’m not going to start a war. “So it’s not a surprising cast of characters to me.” Other anti-interventionists are taking a wait-and-see approach to Trump’s policy and taking heart in his nomination of former Hawaii Rep. …

What's behind defense secretary pick Hegseth's war on 'woke'
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1 month, 1 week ago

What's behind defense secretary pick Hegseth's war on 'woke'

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What's behind defense secretary pick Hegseth's war on 'woke' toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and former National Guard soldier, for Secretary of Defense, is being met with disbelief and outrage among members of Congress and former military officers. toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images But selecting Hegseth for defense secretary …

'WTF???' Trump Stuns With Defense Secretary Pick: 'Brace Yourself, America'
1 month, 1 week ago

'WTF???' Trump Stuns With Defense Secretary Pick: 'Brace Yourself, America'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be his next secretary of defense, shocking defense circles, critics and even some allies. I figured Trump would pick probably pick him for Chief of Staff or Press… https://t.co/4hnJCHXQg6 — Paul Rieckhoff🇺🇸🇺🇦 November 13, 2024 Some initial reactions that are pouring in …

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating Fox News host and decorated Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary. Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel´s 'Fox & Friends Weekend' and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the …

What Trump 2.0 Cabinet looks like and what it means for India
1 month, 1 week ago

What Trump 2.0 Cabinet looks like and what it means for India

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony is slated for January 20, and the Republican leader is naming his key officials thick and fast. Rubio’s diplomatic experience and strong support for India will likely ensure that US-India relations continue to flourish under Trump’s second term. National Security Advisor: Mike Waltz – Leader of the India Caucus Mike Waltz, a vocal China hawk …

Pentagon stunned: Is Trump’s pick Pete Hegseth right choice to boss world’s most powerful military?
1 month, 1 week ago

Pentagon stunned: Is Trump’s pick Pete Hegseth right choice to boss world’s most powerful military?

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump has left many in bewilderment and wide-eyed worry after nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, passing on a number of established national security heavy-hitters Donald Trump appears on Fox & Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at a Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride event in the East Room of the White House …

Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth To Be Next Secretary Of Defense
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth To Be Next Secretary Of Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Fox News personality and military veteran Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense. With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice — Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.” Hegseth, 44, is a veteran of the Army National Guard and served in Afghanistan, …

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York after Trump’s first election. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice — our military will be great again, and America will never back down.” A 44-year-old Princeton graduate and staunch Trump supporter, Hegseth has since 2017 been a co-host …

Donald Trump picks Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump picks Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth as his secretary of defence on Tuesday. "The feeling was mutual -- I didn't want this Army anymore either," Hegseth wrote in his book "The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free." The President-elect further said that during his time as a host …

Trump eyeing China hawk Mike Waltz as national security adviser
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump eyeing China hawk Mike Waltz as national security adviser

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has asked Republican Florida congressman Mike Waltz to …

Trump names Mike Waltz in Cabinet: Who else is in? Who is rumoured to join?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump names Mike Waltz in Cabinet: Who else is in? Who is rumoured to join?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s new administration is slowly taking shape as he begins to fill in key positions. The US president-elect’s biggest supporter, Elon Musk, is also rumoured to find a place in the Cabinet Trump has named Representative Michael Waltz as his national security adviser. Lee Zeldin — Head of Environmental Protection Agency On Monday, the Trump campaign named former Congressman …

Who is Mike Waltz, Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Mike Waltz, Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser?

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has asked Representative Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. The move would put Mr. Waltz at the forefront of a litany of national security crises — ranging from the ongoing effort to provide weapons to Ukraine and …

Mike Waltz, India caucus head and China hawk, picked as Donald Trump's National Security Advisor
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mike Waltz, India caucus head and China hawk, picked as Donald Trump's National Security Advisor

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Florida congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor, reported The Associated Press on Monday citing sources familiar with the development. Congressman Mike Waltz speaks on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. Mike Waltz, who is the head of India causus, has served multiple US …

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, a person familiar with the matter said Monday. The move would put Waltz at the forefront of a litany of national security crises — ranging from the ongoing effort to provide weapons to Ukraine …

Trump fills out foreign policy team with nominations
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump fills out foreign policy team with nominations

LA Times  

Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44 — shown at Trump Tower in 2016 — is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend.” At the network, he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show. President-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his foreign policy team Tuesday, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and …

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
1 month, 1 week ago

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Associated Press  

Follow live updates as control over the U.S. House of Representatives hangs in the balance. McGinley was White House Cabinet secretary during Trump’s first administration, and was outside legal counsel for the Republican National Committee’s election integrity effort during the 2024 campaign. In a statement, Trump called McGinley “a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America …

Trump names Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump names Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

NPR  

Trump names Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser toggle caption Riccardo Savi/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his national security adviser. As national security adviser, Waltz will play an integral role in shaping U.S. policy on geopolitical conflicts ranging from the war in Ukraine to the war between Israel and …

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