Controversy Surrounds Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as his pick for Defense Secretary. Hegseth, known for his conservative views and criticism of military diversity initiatives, has a history of advocating for service members accused of war crimes and has questioned the role of women in combat. His nomination comes amid global conflicts and follows a tumultuous period for the Pentagon during Trump's first term.
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