Hegseth at the helm: critics warn of a war-mongering persona threatening the Pentagon during Iran crisis
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Pete Hegseth, the controversial defense secretary pick and former Fox News host, has adopted a bombastic, pro-war stance during the Iran crisis, drawing alarms from veterans, former officials and advocacy groups who warn that his Christian nationalist leanings and performative persona could undermine prudent leadership and risk widening the conflict.
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