Fox News star becomes US Secretary of Defense

Among the announcements regarding the composition of his cabinet, Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense surprised many, as the president appointed a Fox & Friends host to this key position.

BREAKING: President-elect Trump selects Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary. https://t.co/59bPLiw83G

— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 13, 2024

Pete Hegseth, ex-military and host of Fox & Friends Weekend since 2017, has been appointed by Donald Trump to one of the most important positions for US defense.

Upon taking office, Hegseth will become the president’s top national defense advisor.

He will oversee the Department of Defense, coordinate military strategies, manage the armed forces and be responsible for national security.

He plays a key role in American defense, but his appointment has raised questions. Although a former member of the Minnesota National Guard, Hegseth has no direct experience in national defense management or high-level military command, qualifications generally required for this position.

This isn’t the first time Donald Trump has appointed someone deemed underqualified to such a crucial position. Mark Esper, appointed Secretary of Defense in 2019 by Trump, was considered by many to be one of the least qualified in history for the role due to his lack of military experience or direct leadership in the defense field.

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