Trump's Controversial Pentagon Pick Sparks Military Leadership Tensions
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, as his defense secretary, sparking controversy due to Hegseth's lack of traditional qualifications and his outspoken views against "woke" military policies. Hegseth has criticized women in combat roles, supported pardons for troops accused of war crimes, and advocated for the removal of senior military officers he perceives as politically compromised. His nomination is expected to face a contentious confirmation process in the Senate.
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