Pete Hegseth, Trump's tattooed defence secretary, wants ‘woke generals’ fired
1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's tattooed defence secretary, wants ‘woke generals’ fired

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News anchor, as his secretary of defence created a ripple across the establishment as the role has traditionally gone to veterans with expertise in military and strategic affairs. Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York. Hegseth joined Fox News in 2014 and became a co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, where he discussed topics ranging from American politics and culture to foreign policy. Among his recent controversial remarks, he called for firing “woke generals” in the military and also opposed combat roles for women in the military, reported The Times of India.

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CNN discovers tape that catches top Trump nominee spouting wild Jan. 6 claims
6 days, 10 hours ago

CNN discovers tape that catches top Trump nominee spouting wild Jan. 6 claims

Raw Story  

CNN on Tuesday uncovered new audio of Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth spouting baseless conspiracy theories about the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol building. The audio came from an interview that Hegseth gave with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the wake of the deadly riot in which he alternately downplayed the severity of the attack …

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?
1 week, 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?

CNN  

CNN — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of defense, has an unconventional resume for the position, which in recent years has been held by retired four-star generals such as Jim Mattis and Lloyd Austin and by major Washington players like Leon Panetta and Robert Gates, both of whom had served as CIA directors. Hegseth spends a …

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?
1 week, 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth: What does Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon believe?

CNN  

CNN — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of defense, has an unconventional resume for the position, which in recent years has been held by retired four-star generals such as Jim Mattis and Lloyd Austin and by major Washington players like Leon Panetta and Robert Gates, both of whom had served as CIA directors. Hegseth spends a …

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'
1 week, 6 days ago

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'

Raw Story  

Former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth may have saved his chances to have a Senate hearing to be the next secretary of defense by impressing Donald Trump with his determination to battle for the job. According to a report from Politico, Hegseth's decision to go on the offense when confronted with allegations of public drunkenness and an accusation of sexual …

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense

Raw Story  

After watching a "Meet the Press" clip of Donald Trump defending his pick to be secretary of defense, a former Republican member of the House didn't mince any words lashing out at the president-elect for lying to America on MSNBC early Saturday morning. Appearing on "The Weekend," ex-Rep. Joe Walsh sat and watched Trump say of embattled ex-Fox News personality …

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

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth faces a rocky path to being confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense, amid a sexual assault allegation and accusations from former colleagues that he has a drinking problem. "I think Pete Hegseth was an exceptional pick," said Roy, who previously caused controversy over his racist remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. "But good …

'Bruce Willis in the Sixth Sense': Bush adviser says Hegseth doesn't know nomination died
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Bruce Willis in the Sixth Sense': Bush adviser says Hegseth doesn't know nomination died

Raw Story  

Political pundits have already called the flatline of Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Department of Defense, but he's still lingering around Washington. "Donald Trump is exceedingly smart at politics, and Donald Trump — and it's been reported in other places — that he was taken aback because they asked him and Pete Hegseth a series of questions, and Pete …

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination
2 weeks, 3 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 backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount

Al Jazeera  

The US president-elect stands by his pick for defense secretary despite scandal and allegations of misconduct. United States President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for Pentagon chief, whose nomination appears in peril amid scandals and concerns about his lack of experience. Trump signalled on Friday that he does not intend to withdraw Hegseth’s nomination, …

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. !” The battle over Hegseth is emerging not only as a debate …

Trump's nominee poses a 'problem for our entire national defense': Senator
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Pete Hegseth Vows To Stay Sober If Confirmed As Secretary Of Defense
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth Vows To Stay Sober If Confirmed As Secretary Of Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth addressed concerns over his use of alcohol in an interview with a former colleague, Megyn Kelly, pledging not to drink on the job if confirmed to oversee the vast U.S. military apparatus. It’s not hard for me, because it’s not a problem for me,” he said on “The Megyn Kelly Show.” …

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday said he is not backing down even as his nomination to lead the Pentagon faces trouble in Congress over allegations about his personal and professional life. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary "I’m doing this for the war fighters, not the …

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide

Raw Story  

The co-hosts of "The View" continued their onslaught against Fox host Pete Hegseth, whom Donald Trump has named to lead the Department of Defense. One former Trump aide explained any defense person must be "above reproach" to be successfully confirmed. Former Trump communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out that she was subjected to extensive background checks when she worked …

His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?

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 Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary is looking increasingly tenuous …

Trump considers ally-turned-rival DeSantis to replace Hegseth as Pentagon chief
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump considers ally-turned-rival DeSantis to replace Hegseth as Pentagon chief

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 is said to be eying his former friend-turned-staunch …

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is rumoured to be reconsidering his choice of former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, with reports suggesting he may turn to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead. Trump is reportedly reevaluating Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary due to rising allegations of misconduct. The Wall Street Journal reported that Republican senators have raised concerns about …

Pete Hegseth's Drinking Alarmed Fox News Coworkers: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Drinking Alarmed Fox News Coworkers: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ten of his colleagues shared their observations about Hegseth with NBC News, two of whom said they smelled alcohol on his breath more than a dozen times before he went on air to co-host “Fox & Friends Weekend.” “Everyone would be talking about it behind the scenes before he went on the air,” one of the former …

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, spent a second day on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators amid rising questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon. “And we welcome their advice as we go through the advice and counsel process.” Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to …

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his place, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. Hegseth's nomination has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life and Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that it would be "difficult" to confirm former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Graham told CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane that recent allegations about Hegseth's treatment of women and alcohol abuse would complicate his confirmation hearings. In an email released by The New York Times, Hegseth's mother called him …

'You've got a problem': Even Newsmax's Greg Kelly is now telling Pete Hegseth to withdraw
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'You've got a problem': Even Newsmax's Greg Kelly is now telling Pete Hegseth to withdraw

Raw Story  

Newsmax host Greg Kelly called on former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be secretary of defense. In a rant on Monday, Kelly insisted that Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary was "not going to happen." "It just can't, not after what we're learning about," Kelly said, citing an accusation from …

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups
3 weeks ago

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups

Huff Post  

Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for secretary of defense, has been meeting with lawmakers who will vote on his confirmation. Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host who’s President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Pentagon, was forced out of top roles at two veterans groups, according to a new bombshell report from The New Yorker. Another complaint regarding Hegseth’s CVA …

Donald Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's mother accuses him of mistreating women for years: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's mother accuses him of mistreating women for years: Report

India Today  

The mother of Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, fiercely rebuked her son in a 2018 email over his treatment of women, urging him to reflect on his actions. She alleged that Hegseth had been “routinely mistreating women for years” and displaying a “lack of character,” The New York Times reported. Earlier this month, in a …

Don't expect military to welcome Pete Hegseth with open arms: national security expert
4 weeks ago

Don't expect military to welcome Pete Hegseth with open arms: national security expert

Raw Story  

The jury is still out on whether Fox News weekend host Pete Hegseth will be approved to head the Department of Defense, but a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Speaking to MSNBC on Monday, The Atlantic's Tom Nichols said Hegseth "is not going to be as welcome in the military as people think it might be." "Pete …

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee sparks outrage with call for ‘educational insurgency’ against American schools
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee sparks outrage with call for ‘educational insurgency’ against American schools

Live Mint  

Pete Hegseth, former Fox News commentator and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, has stirred significant controversy after advocating for an "educational insurgency" during a recent appearance on a podcast. Educational insurgency vision Hegseth outlined his belief that religiously affiliated schools could serve as “boot camps” to prepare future generations. He stated that these schools would provide the …

Republicans Rally Around Trump's Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth
1 month ago

Republicans Rally Around Trump's Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill rallied around Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, on Thursday even as new details surfaced about allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2017. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, said it was a “positive move.” Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker said it …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
1 month ago

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary

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. The woman, referred to throughout the 22-page report as Jane Doe, also told police …

Amid sexual assault allegations, will Trump's team replace Pete Hegseth?
1 month ago

Amid sexual assault allegations, will Trump's team replace Pete Hegseth?

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for secretary of defence, faces mounting scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct and questions about his qualifications. File Image/Reuters Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for secretary of defence, is at the center of a political firestorm as allegations from his past and questions about his qualifications threaten to derail his nomination. Steven Cheung, Trump’s …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ searching for possible Pete Hegseth replacement as he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
1 month ago

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ searching for possible Pete Hegseth replacement as he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump's transition team, who is apparently very “upset” with Pete Hegseth, is looking for other candidates to manage the Pentagon, claimed a new report. Last week, Trump nominated Hegseth as his defense secretary, but according to Vanity Fair, members of the president-elect's closest advisors are already “quietly preparing a list of alternative” candidates. A source informed Gabriel Sherman, the …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
1 month ago

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past

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’s transition team is said to be “upset” with …

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates
1 month ago

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates

Raw Story  

Although Donald Trump is confident in his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, two sources tell Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman that some of the president-elect's allies are worried the Fox News host won't "survive" the allegations against him. Per the report, one source told Sherman "that transition members are frustrated that Hegseth failed to disclose he had paid a …

‘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 buried for new threat to military leaders using 'know-nothing loyalists'
1 month ago

Trump buried for new threat to military leaders using 'know-nothing loyalists'

Raw Story  

Reacting to a report from NBC News that Donald Trump's transition team has been busy making a list of military officials involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal he wants to be investigated and possibly court-martialed, former War College instructor Tom Nichols raised a red flag on the impact it will have on the Pentagon. NBC reported, "Officials working on the transition …

'Visibly intoxicated': Trump's defense head pick reportedly paid off sex assault accuser
1 month ago

'Visibly intoxicated': Trump's defense head pick reportedly paid off sex assault accuser

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, paid off a sexual assault accuser, according to the Washington Post's exclusive reporting Saturday. "Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault as part of a nondisclosure agreement, though he maintained that their encounter was consensual, according to …

Trump DOD secretary pick Hegseth paid off sexual assault accuser: report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump DOD secretary pick Hegseth paid off sexual assault accuser: report

Salon  

Former Fox News host and nominee to Donald Trump's Cabinet Pete Hegseth paid off a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, per a report from the Washington Post. The sexual assault accusation from 2017 quickly resurfaced, with Trump transition team members admitting that it caught them by surprise. A statement from Hegseth's attorney received by the Post …

What's the row over Trump's defence secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo?
1 month, 1 week ago

What's the row over Trump's defence secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo?

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defence. ‘Deus Vult’ tattoo Hegseth’s bicep is inked with the phrase “Deus Vult,” which has been linked to white supremacist organisations. The tattoo made headlines in 2020 when Hegseth was pulled by his District of Columbia National Guard unit from guarding Joe Biden’s January 2021 inauguration. “I …

Donald Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth labelled as ‘Insider Threat’ due to ‘white supremacist’ tattoo
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth labelled as ‘Insider Threat’ due to ‘white supremacist’ tattoo

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defence, has landed in a controversy soon after being nominated for the post. Pete Hegseth has been labelled as an ‘Insider threat’ by a fellow service member due to a controversial tattoo on his bicep that is associated with a …

Trump's Pentagon pick flagged as insider threat over tattoo linked to extremists
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's Pentagon pick flagged as insider threat over tattoo linked to extremists

India Today  

Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defence, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups. This week, however, a fellow Guard member who was the unit’s security manager and …

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups. This week, however, a fellow Guard member who was the unit’s security …

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, who is all set to takeover as the secretary of defence under Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, was involved in a 2017 sexual assault investigation by California's Monterey police. Pete Hegseth's lawyer Timothy Parlatore said the Monterey police department has already investigated the allegation and did not not discover any supporting evidence. Trump team holds meeting over Pete Hegseth …

Trump’s Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth ‘faced sexual misconduct probe’
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth ‘faced sexual misconduct probe’

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 Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, previously …

Pete Hegseth: Trump Defense Secretary nominee was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth: Trump Defense Secretary nominee was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation

CNN  

Monterey, California CNN — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, was involved in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2017, local officials in California confirmed Thursday night. In a statement, a spokesperson for the city government of Monterey, California, said its police department had investigated “an alleged sexual assault” involving Hegseth, a Fox News …

Trump Defense Department pick Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump Defense Department pick Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017

Salon  

Fox News host turned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced an investigation over a sexual assault allegation, blindsiding President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, according to news reports. The allegations came to the attention of Trump’s incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Wednesday night, a day after Trump announced the pick, with one Trump team source telling Vanity Fair …

Donald Trump selects Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary: A look at the former Fox News anchor's controversial past
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump selects Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary: A look at the former Fox News anchor's controversial past

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth shares a close rapport with Trump and is not free of controversies. Reuters US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the post of Defence Secretary believes that women should not serve in combat roles as it “hurts” the purpose of making the military more lethal. Hegseth joined Fox News in 2014 as an on-air commentator and later progressed to …

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

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'

NPR  

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 …

News Analysis: Trump’s transition moves raise fears of a politicized military
1 month, 1 week ago

News Analysis: Trump’s transition moves raise fears of a politicized military

LA Times  

Then-President Trump walks to a church near the White House during protests in 2020. Milley said he later regretted that his presence “created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics.” Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have long contended that he aspires to use the U.S. military — a nonpartisan force, by rule and tradition — as an instrument …

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