President-elect Donald Trump has named Pete Hegseth, a Fox News co-host and military veteran, as his new defense secretary. Hegseth has accused China of building an army to defeat the U.S. and criticized the U.S. media’s portrayal of Vladimir Putin. Trump’s choice of Hegseth signals a shift towards loyalty over experience in leading the Pentagon, as Hegseth lacks senior national security expertise. Hegseth’s views on China, Russia, and Israel will likely shape Trump’s foreign policy decisions moving forward.
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