Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

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Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary
theguardian.com

Summary

Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News presenter with minimal managerial experience, as defense secretary has stunned the Pentagon.

Hegseth has been a vocal critic of the military, calling for a purge of generals and questioning the appointment of Gen. Charles Brown as chair of the joint chiefs of staff.

Hegseth’s nomination is seen as a boost for the far right in Israel, as he has shown support for territorial expansion and suggested the construction of a new temple on the Temple Mount.

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It's a civilian job and most SecDefs weren't generals. A lot weren't even in the military. They tend to not be foxnews fuckwits though.