Pete Hegseth became the new US Secretary of Defense
Donald Trump has appointed TV presenter and ex-serviceman Pete Heggsett as Secretary of Defense, causing surprise among officials and analysts.
The newly elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced the appointment of Pete Heggset, a Fox News anchor and former serviceman, to the post of Secretary of Defense. This choice came as a surprise to many, as Hegseth's name did not appear among the possible candidates. According to CNN, Trump had long been familiar with Hedset and appreciated his intellectual abilities. Despite Heggset's absence from the original list, Trump personally insisted on his appointment. Attempts to appoint Hegseth to the post of Secretary of Veterans Affairs during Trump's first term faced resistance from senators. Now, US Department of Defense officials are expressing surprise, and some learned about Trump's decision only a few hours before his announcement. A senior administration official noted that the reaction to this appointment may be negative, and attempts are expected to challenge Hegseth's candidacy. However, Trump seems ready to defend his choice despite the criticism.
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