Pete Hegseth

2024 - 11 - 13

From Fox News Anchor to Pentagon Chief: Pete Hegseth Takes on the Ultimate Role!

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Donald Trump's unexpected pick, Pete Hegseth, swaps the Fox News studio for the Pentagon! 🦅🇦🇺 Highlights of his wild journey ahead!

In a move that surprised many, President-elect Donald Trump has officially announced that he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, known for his conservative views and presence on the popular 'Fox & Friends,' is more than just a TV personality—he’s a seasoned Army veteran. Having served in combat roles in places like Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Hegseth brings a wealth of military experience that some might argue is exactly what’s needed at the Pentagon. But can he really transform the military landscape from the bright lights of Fox News to the serious corridors of power?

Trump’s decision to select Hegseth is intriguing, especially considering the highly visible and sometimes controversial nature of his television career. Many are left scratching their heads at the thought of a pundit heading a crucial military position. With his strong conservative rhetoric and outspoken personality, it raises questions about how he will fare in a setting that often requires a more measured approach.

Interestingly, Hegseth isn't just trading his co-host chair for a military office; he’s stepping onto a stage filled with immense responsibility. In any role where public opinion meets military strategy, navigating politics will be as crucial as understanding national defense. Meanwhile, the chatter around the water cooler now includes a mix of military strategy and the latest media talking points—talk about mixing business with pleasure!

While the Senate will have the final say on Hegseth's confirmation, this nomination certainly blends politics, media, and military in a way that hasn't been seen before. As debates heat up, it’s entertaining to think of what sort of advice (maybe a few TV show tips!) he might bring into the Pentagon. Could we soon see a Fox-style roundtable discussing defense strategies?

Interestingly, Hegseth is not the first media personality to take on a cabinet role. In fact, history shows that celebrity and politics often cross paths, with figures like Ronald Reagan leading the charge in the crossover. Additionally, while Hegseth's background as an Army veteran is commendable, the juxtaposition of military precision and Fox News flair could create a brand-new era in U.S. defense policy discussions. Will this shake up the establishment or create comic gold in the political discourse? Only time will tell!

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Trump to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be Defense ... (NPR)

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is also a combat veteran ...

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Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (CBS News)

Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.

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Trump picks Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve ... (CNN)

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, to serve as his secretary of defense.

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Trump Nominates Fox News Host Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of ... (Hollywood Reporter)

One of the Fox & Friends may have a new job … in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. Trump on Tuesday said that he intends to nominate Fox & Friends ...

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Trump taps conservative media pundit Pete Hegseth as Defense ... (USA TODAY)

Hegseth has worked at Fox News for eight years. He is an Army combat veteran who served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense ... (Military Times)

Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.

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Trump says he will nominate anti-'woke' Fox News host Pete ... (Reuters)

WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked as his secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, a Fox News ...

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Who is Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick as secretary of defence? (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The decision by US President-elect Donald Trump to nominate a Fox News host as his secretary of defence has sent the public scrambling to learn more.

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Donald Trump nominates Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense (Sky News Australia)

US President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense in his upcoming administration. Mr Hegseth is an Army ...

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Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary (Los Angeles Times)

Hegseth is leaving his co-host role on the weekend edition of 'Fox & Friends' to serve the Trump administration, ramping up the White House-cable news ...

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Pete Hegseth: What to know about Trump's pick to serve as defense ... (The Associated Press)

In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular ...

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Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick (BBC News)

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

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Trump to nominate Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and Army Guard ... (Breaking Defense)

Hegseth, currently a co-host of Fox News's "Fox & Friends Weekend", was an infantry captain in the Army National Guard and served in Afghanistan, Iraq and ...

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In Defense of Pete Hegseth (National Review)

It's certainly unexpected, but I see nothing wrong with the choice of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.

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How Pete Hegseth went from Fox News host to Trump's Defense ... (CNN)

Hegseth, who has been a co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend” for the better part of a decade, has used the show to highlight his views about the US military.

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Trump chooses Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (PBS NewsHour)

The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as President-elect Donald Trump passed on a number of established national security ...

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Who Is Pete Hegseth? What To Know About Trump's Defense ... (Forbes)

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth—who has railed against “woke” leadership of the U.S. military—as his ...

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What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense ... (ABC News)

In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular ...

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Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence ... (The Guardian)

National guard veteran and Fox News presenter previously called for a purge of generals for pursuing 'woke' diversity policies.

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Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now ... (Financial Times)

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Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth is Trump's pick for ... (NPR)

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran to be his secretary of defense.

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Pete Hegseth: Trump defence pick surprises Washington, here's why (BBC News)

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.

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Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, once slammed ... (ABC News)

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Geraldo Rivera praises ex-Fox News colleague as Trump's choice ... (CNNMoney)

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