Trump’s pick for defense secretary stunned Washington insiders, who have expressed concerns about the right-wing TV host’s history of inflammatory rhetoric and his lack of government experience.
It’s a stunning appointment given Hegseth’s outspoken criticism of military brass and lack of experience running a large operation—never mind a department with almost 3 million employees, a nearly $850 billion budget, and tasked with safeguarding the nation. But the move speaks to President-elect Trump’s penchant for turning to sympathetic and telegenic TV hosts and pundits for plum jobs. As one source told CNN, Trump “thinks he has the look.
” The nomination has shocked Washington, specifically those involved with defense governance, pointing to Hegseth’s lack of experience as a concern. While Hegseth is an Iraq War veteran and formerly served as the head of the conservative group Concerned Veterans for America, he has no senior military or government leadership experience. His name was not on the shortlist for the role.
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