President-elect Donald Trump has decided not to leave behind his Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth and reiterated his “strong and deep” support for the former Fox News presenter. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than…
US President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was teetering Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for the powerful role. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News weekend presenter, is under intense pressure over a series of misconduct allegations, including accusations…
Washington: President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the Pentagon’s head, reports the Wall Street Journal, amid reports and doubts about his current nominee’s personal life. His views on certain issues may raise concerns. For instance, Hegseth opposes women serving in combat roles, arguing it lowers military…
The mother of Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defence, accused him of mistreating women over the years and exhibiting a lack of moral character. The 2018 email, made public by The New York Times, painted a damning picture of his character. “On behalf of all the women (and I know…
Eighteen years ago, an operation targeting suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in Iraq took a dark turn when US soldiers killed three detainees under suspicious circumstances. At the centre of renewed scrutiny is Pete Hegseth, a former platoon leader in the brigade involved, now US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defence. The events of May…
