{"id":37217,"date":"2024-11-13T07:15:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T07:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=37217"},"modified":"2024-11-13T07:15:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T07:15:54","slug":"trump-taps-tv-host-and-army-veteran-pete-hegseth-for-defense-secretary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=37217","title":{"rendered":"Trump Taps TV Host and Army Veteran Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WASHINGTON, Nov 13:<\/strong>\u00a0President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, to serve as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. Announcing the nomination Tuesday night, Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth\u2019s dedication to America\u2019s military and defense principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honored to announce Pete Hegseth as our new Secretary of Defense,\u201d Trump said. \u201cPete is a relentless advocate for the troops and a true patriot who embodies our \u2018Peace through Strength\u2019 policy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Trump praised Hegseth\u2019s military background and commitment to veterans, describing him as \u201ctough, smart, and a strong believer in America First.\u201d With Hegseth\u2019s leadership, Trump stated, \u201cour military will be great again, and America\u2019s enemies are on notice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Princeton graduate with a master\u2019s degree from Harvard, Hegseth is an Army combat veteran with tours in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. His military service earned him two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman\u2019s Badge.<\/p>\n<p>For the past eight years, Hegseth has been a prominent Fox News host, advocating for military issues and veterans\u2019 rights. His recent book,\u00a0<em>The War on Warriors<\/em>, spent nine weeks on the New York Times best-sellers list and discusses the challenges faced by military personnel, urging a return to meritocracy and excellence in the armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>Trump also highlighted Hegseth\u2019s leadership of two veterans\u2019 advocacy groups, noting his dedication to both active duty military and veterans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, Nov 13:\u00a0President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, to serve as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. 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