President-elect Trump has nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, marking a surprising choice. Hegseth, a decorated military veteran with combat experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, is known for his “America First” non-interventionist stance on foreign policy. Trump praised him as “a Warrior for the Troops,” emphasizing his leadership qualities. Hegseth is also a prominent advocate for American veterans, particularly in cases of war crimes. His nomination contrasts with Trump’s more hawkish picks for other national security positions, like Marco Rubio for Secretary of State.
