US defense experts weigh in: 'I'd be stunned if Hegseth lasts more than a year or two.'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth narrowly secured his nomination to President Donald Trump's cabinet, nudged into the role by the tiebreaking vote of Vice President JD Vance after a handful of Senate Republicans moved against the former Fox host and veteran.During his confirmation hearing, Hegseth said the 'primary charge gave me was to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense.
He will survive as Secretary of Defense only as long as he manages to make Trump look good.But the US military will follow the law, not the dictates of one man, which means that sometimes Hegseth will not be able to deliver what Trump wants.Trump is unlikely to be tolerant when he doesn't get an immediate 'yes.'Rosa Brooks is Scott K.
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