Trump Taps Fox Host Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary Amidst Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, signaling potential conflicts over military social and personnel policies. Hegseth, a combat veteran and Trump ally, has criticized the military for being ineffective and "woke," and has opposed diversity initiatives. His nomination suggests upcoming debates on these issues within one of the nation's most diverse institutions.