His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?
3 months, 2 weeks 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 as new revelations about the ex-Fox host’s history appear. A new TV appearance by his mother on Fox & Friends and claims that Trump told him to “keep fighting” haven’t exactly turned down the heat, either. The question now: Will the same senators who tanked Matt Gaetz’s nomination with their “implacable” resistance to his selection be the ones to take Hegseth down? open image in gallery Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Defense, is facing new challenges standing in the way of his appointment A letter written by his mother in which she referred to him as an “abuser of women” for whom she had “no respect” drew gasps across the political media spectrum.

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'Ignorant and antiquated': Pete Hegseth accused of 'endangering troops' with new statement
1 week, 4 days ago

'Ignorant and antiquated': Pete Hegseth accused of 'endangering troops' with new statement

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, was ridiculed on social media on Sunday, following a statement he made against climate change. CNN reporter Haley Britzky over the weekend reported, "The DOD and DOGE have said they plan to cut climate programs in the Pentagon — but officials & experts are warning that climate efforts at DOD are directly linked …

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. The 44-year-old is a former Army National Guard officer who until recently worked as a co-host for Fox News -- one of Trump's …

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head Pentagon, again hit with bombshell allegations that his ex-wife worried for her safety due his volatile behavior. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, must receive 51 votes in favor to be formally approved as the top Pentagon official. Danielle's allegations were based on private talks the two had …

Pete Hegseth is Trump’s way of showing how much power he has this time around.
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth is Trump’s way of showing how much power he has this time around.

Slate  

This is part of Hello, Trumpworld, Slate’s reluctant guide to the people who will be calling the shots now—at least for as long as they last in Washington. In an incoming administration full of dangerously unqualified and sometimes dangerously deranged acolytes whose primary qualification seems to be ceaseless loyalty to Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth still stands …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
2 months 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. His previous role was as an anchor on Fox & Friends He is battling …

Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live updates
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth heckled by protesters at Senate confirmation 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 …

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
2 months, 1 week ago

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past. !” What to watch as Hegseth’s hearing gets underway on Tuesday morning: How he would run the department Republicans have said they view Hegseth’s combat experience as an asset, but …

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink
3 months, 1 week ago

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink

Daily Mail  

Days after Donald Trump 's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth was on the ropes over reports of sexual assault allegations and drinking, there were signs of a turnaround amid Senate Republicans once again bending to Donald Trump's will. After the implosion of his attorney general pick Matt Gaetz amid sexual trafficking allegations Gaetz denies, Trump opted to stand …

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Video of Pete Hegseth discussing his alcohol preferences takes off online after Trump weighed in on his 'drinking problem'
3 months, 1 week ago

Video of Pete Hegseth discussing his alcohol preferences takes off online after Trump weighed in on his 'drinking problem'

Daily Mail  

Video has emerged of Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, discussing his drinking preferences when it comes to alcohol. Video has emerged from 2020 of Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, discussing his drinking preferences when it comes to alcohol Despite the controversy, Trump has remained steadfast in his support for Hegseth, describing him …

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense
3 months, 1 week 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’
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News Host, Army National Guard major and combat veteran, spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his Cabinet nomination and privately reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump’s Pentagon President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead …

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

Trump’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’

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 Allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and cheating have plagued …

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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. !” Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in an interview …

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination
3 months, 2 weeks 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 offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial

Raw Story  

Pro-MAGA Newsmax host Greg Kelly, a former anchor at Fox News, doubled down Thursday on his call for Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense. "I love President Trump, but he's not infallible," Kelly explained. "He would come as an Iraq War veteran and say what a great thing the Iraq War was and …

'Thanks, mom!' Hegseth mom busted on MSNBC for interview making things worse for her son
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Thanks, mom!' Hegseth mom busted on MSNBC for interview making things worse for her son

Raw Story  

An attempt by embattled former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to use his mother as a character witness as he struggles to become Donald Trump's next secretary of defense may have backfired. That is the opinion of MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski who stated on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," that Penelope Hegseth's answers during a Fox News interview only affirmed that her son …

Pete Hegseth defends himself on Megyn Kelly Show amid allegations, ‘I never…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth defends himself on Megyn Kelly Show amid allegations, ‘I never…’

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth defended himself against allegations of past sexual assault and heavy drinking during an appearance on the Megyn Kelly Show Wednesday. The former Fox News star swore he “never had a drinking problem” following an NBC News report that cited numerous sources claiming he repeatedly arrived drunk on the set of Fox & Friends Weekend. Pete Hegseth defended himself …

Pete Hegseth says he will 'never back down' as rumour of being swapped with Ron DeSantis floats
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth says he will 'never back down' as rumour of being swapped with Ron DeSantis floats

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick for Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that he will not withdraw from consideration amid reports that he will be replaced with Flordia Governor Ron DeSantis President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth shared an impassioned post, saying he will not ‘back down’ amid rumours that he will be replaced by …

Hegseth is still standing, but hasn’t yet saved his Pentagon bid
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth is still standing, but hasn’t yet saved his Pentagon bid

CNN  

CNN — Pete Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon is stuck in limbo, as he fiercely battles allegations of drinking and sexual misconduct and can’t be sure if President-elect Donald Trump really has his back. They’re coming after you, get after it.’” He added that Trump said, “‘You go meet those senators and I’ve got your back.’” Hegseth concluded: “It …

Pete Hegseth vows to 'fight like hell' for US defence secretary job despite 'smear' campaign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth vows to 'fight like hell' for US defence secretary job despite 'smear' campaign

ABC  

Donald Trump's pick to run the Pentagon says he is the victim of an unfair smear campaign and he'll "fight like hell" for the job — despite reports the president-elect is already considering replacing him. "What you're seeing right now with me is the art of the smear," Mr Hegseth told conservative interviewer Megyn Kelly on Wednesday, local time. Mr …

Pete Hegseth Vows To Stay Sober If Confirmed As Secretary Of Defense
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3 months, 2 weeks 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.” …

Veteran jabs Hegseth after mom's interview: 'Wouldn't be surprised if she got nominated'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Veteran jabs Hegseth after mom's interview: 'Wouldn't be surprised if she got nominated'

Raw Story  

An Iraq War veteran on Wednesday chided Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Defense, over his decision to have his mom defend him on Fox News. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace opened her Wednesday show by expressing empathy for the horrors that Hegesth's family has faced as accusations against him continue to emerge. "He's openly admitted …

Pete Hegseth dragged for enlisting mom to help save his Defense nomination
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth dragged for enlisting mom to help save his Defense nomination

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 Penelope Hegseth’s attempt to dispel concerns about her son, defense …

'But my mom says I'm cool': Pete Hegseth roasted after getting mother to lobby senators
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'But my mom says I'm cool': Pete Hegseth roasted after getting mother to lobby senators

Raw Story  

Embattled Trump Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth has enlisted a new ally to help win over skeptical Republican senators: His own mother. As reported by The Hill's Mychael Schnell, Hegseth told Republican Study Committee members on Wednesday that "his mom has been making calls to senators on his behalf." "Nothing says 'lead the Pentagon' like mommy making phone calls for …

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals

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 With former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s appointment as defense …

GOP pollster dismisses allegations against Pete Hegseth: ‘Extracurricular activities’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

GOP pollster dismisses allegations against Pete Hegseth: ‘Extracurricular activities’

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 Republican pollster and strategist Lee Carter said on Wednesday that …

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pete Hegseth's mom & JD Vance go all guns blazing at media amid report he could be dropped, issue plea to Trump
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's mom & JD Vance go all guns blazing at media amid report he could be dropped, issue plea to Trump

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth's mother has spoken out amidst reports that President-elect Donald Trump is contemplating replacing her son with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for defence secretary due to allegations of misconduct. Pete Hegseth resigned from his position at Fox News after Donald Trump nominated him for the defence secretary post. But more than that I believe he's the man for such …

Pete Hegseth’s mom defends her ‘changed’ son as she trashes the media — then lauds his Fox News experience
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth’s mom defends her ‘changed’ son as she trashes the media — then lauds his Fox News experience

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 With Pete Hegseth’s appointment to lead the Pentagon on the …

Fox News stars defend imperiled ex-colleague Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fox News stars defend imperiled ex-colleague Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

CNN  

New York CNN — Pete Hegseth’s former colleagues at Fox News are rallying to his side. Last week, when The New York Times reported on the existence of a scathing 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother Penelope saying he “abused” many women, comments a short time later she said she regretted, Fox ignored the story completely. The network also ignored a …

Pete Hegseth's mom goes on Fox News to walk back claim that he's an "abuser of women"
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's mom goes on Fox News to walk back claim that he's an "abuser of women"

Salon  

The mother of Pete Hegseth, the embattled former Fox News personality chosen by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, defended her son on a "Fox & Friends" appearance Wednesday morning after the New York Times leaked a 2018 email in which she called her own son an "abuser of women." Later in the interview, Mrs. Hegseth seemed to …

Trump's Defense pick Hegseth is under scrutiny. But he says he's 'not going anywhere'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Defense pick Hegseth is under scrutiny. But he says he's 'not going anywhere'

NPR  

Trump's Defense pick Hegseth is under scrutiny. But Hegseth did an interview on Wednesday with "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM where he said he wanted to fight back — and that he had Trump's support. What Hegseth's mother said on Fox News On Wednesday, his mother, Penelope Hegseth, took the unusual step of going on "Fox & Friends" to …

Pete Hegseth disavowed 'God and family values' after cheating on first wife: report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth disavowed 'God and family values' after cheating on first wife: report

Raw Story  

A new report detailed how Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, ruined his marriage after repeatedly cheating on his first wife. Sources revealed to Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman that Hegseth admitted to then-wife Meredith Schwarz that he had been unfaithful in November 2008, four years after being wed. "According to a source, he showed up at …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
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3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 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 …

Pete Hegseth’s mother calls out his ‘lack of character’, ‘abusive behaviour’ against women in bombshell email
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth’s mother calls out his ‘lack of character’, ‘abusive behaviour’ against women in bombshell email

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary Defence Pick, has suffered another setback with the revelation of a bombshell email, in which his mother launched a blistering attack on his character. According to a startling email obtained by New York Times, Penelope Hegseth, 70, claimed that his son, a Fox News commentator and former National Guard officer, had been mistreating women …

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

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee sparks outrage with call for ‘educational insurgency’ against American schools
3 months, 3 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 …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

Trump’s defence choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s defence choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the Pentagon and the broader defence world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his Defence Secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced and untested on the global stage to take over the world’s largest and most powerful military. While some Republican lawmakers had a muted response to the announcement, others called his …

Donald Trump picks Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence
4 months, 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 …

How Pete Hegseth went from Fox News host to Trump’s Defense Secretary pick
4 months, 1 week ago

How Pete Hegseth went from Fox News host to Trump’s Defense Secretary pick

CNN  

New York CNN — Two years ago, Pete Hegseth relocated his family from New Jersey, near Fox News headquarters, to a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee. When Trump said in a Fox interview that “you can’t have ‘woke’ military,” Hegseth said, “he’s exactly right.” “The Pentagon likes to say ‘our diversity is our strength.’ What a bunch of garbage. …

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