“Trump Nominates Veteran and Fox News Host Pete Hegseth as New US Defense Secretary He has military experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has led veteran organizations.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Hegseth reportedly has extensive military and political experience: He previously chaired the political groups Vets For Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America and was considered as a candidate for Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2017 during the first Trump administration.
Hegseth, who is also a Fox News anchor, served as a platoon commander at the Guantanamo Bay military base and defended the detention methods. His military career includes combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, which has given him credibility among military and political allies.
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