Trump's Defense Pick of Fox Host Hegseth Sparks Controversy and Surprise

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as his choice for defense secretary. Hegseth, who has served in Afghanistan and Iraq, is set to take on his first political role, overseeing the US military. Trump's administration is forming following his recent election victory, with other key appointments including Elon Musk for a government cost-cutting role and John Ratcliffe for CIA director. Hegseth's confirmation by the Senate is pending, amid Trump's push to streamline the appointment process.