Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary

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President-elect Trump connected Tuesday announced helium was choosing Pete Hegseth, an Army seasoned and a Fox News host, to service arsenic Defense secretary.

Hegseth served arsenic an infantry skipper successful the Army National Guard and did tours successful Afghanistan and Iraq, earning 2 Bronze Stars. He is presently a co-host for "Fox & Friends Weekend."

"Pete is tough, astute and a existent believer successful America First. With Pete astatine the helm, America’s enemies are connected announcement - Our Military volition beryllium Great Again, and America volition Never Back Down," Trump said successful a statement.

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The president-elect besides utilized his connection to beforehand Hegseth's caller book, arsenic good arsenic his enactment with veterans advocacy groups.

"Nobody fights harder for the Troops, and Pete volition beryllium a courageous and patriotic champion of our 'Peace done Strength' policy," Trump added.

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