On Point | Podcast Who is Pete Hegseth? What to know about Donald Trump's Pentagon pick
Nov 19, 2024
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran nominated by Trump for Secretary of Defense, shares insights on military leadership and ideological conflicts. Alongside journalist Missy Ryan and veteran Alison Jaslow, they discuss Hegseth's qualifications and the controversies surrounding his nomination. The trio delves into critiques of diversity initiatives in the military, challenges women face in service roles, and how these themes intersect with contemporary national security issues. It's a thought-provoking dialogue on the future of U.S. defense.
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Hegseth's Background
- Pete Hegseth served in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star.
- He also graduated from Princeton and Harvard, worked on Wall Street, and opposed Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination.
Hegseth Returns Degree
- In 2022, Pete Hegseth made a televised event of returning his Harvard degree.
- He expressed his disapproval of what he perceived as excesses of the left.
Controversial Nomination
- Donald Trump nominated Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.
- This raised concerns due to Hegseth's views on the military and Christian nationalism.