Trump Says He Will Nominate Anti-'Woke' Fox News Host Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Hegseth is a former Army Ranger who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's handling of Afghanistan.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense. Hegseth is a former Army Ranger who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's handling of Afghanistan. He has also been a supporter of Trump and his policies.

Hegseth's nomination is likely to be controversial. He has been accused of making Islamophobic and racist remarks. He has also been criticized for his lack of experience in government.

Hegseth's nomination is likely to be controversial due to his past comments and lack of government experience.

If confirmed by the Senate, Hegseth would replace Lloyd Austin, who has served as defense secretary since Biden took office.

Hegseth has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's handling of Afghanistan.

In a statement, Trump said that Hegseth is "a true American patriot who has dedicated his life to defending our country." He also said that Hegseth is "a brilliant strategist and a fearless leader who will fight for our military and our nation."

He has also been a supporter of Trump and his policies.

Hegseth has been a frequent guest on Fox News, where he has praised Trump and his policies. He has also defended Trump's actions in Afghanistan.

Hegseth's nomination is likely to be controversial due to his past comments and lack of government experience.

He has been accused of making Islamophobic and racist remarks. He has also been criticized for his lack of experience in government.

If confirmed by the Senate, Hegseth would replace Lloyd Austin, who has served as defense secretary since Biden took office.

The Senate is expected to vote on Hegseth's nomination in the coming weeks. It is unclear whether he will be confirmed, as some senators have expressed concerns about his past comments and lack of experience.