Donald Trump, President-elect of the United States, has announced Pete Hegseth as his Secretary of Defense. Known for his military service and conservative media presence, Hegseth’s appointment reflects Trump’s intent to reshape the Pentagon amid global security challenges.

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• Pete Hegseth, 44, is a Fox News host and Army veteran, selected by Trump for Secretary of Defense.
• Hegseth has military experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars.
• Advocated for war crime pardons, influencing Trump to grant clemency to US servicemen in 2019.
• A vocal critic of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pushing for reforms.
• Authored The War on Warriors, highlighting struggles of US service members post-9/11.
• Strong conservative stance and friendship with Trump shaped his nomination.
• Faces challenges like the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s aggression, and Middle Eastern conflicts.
• Advocates tough policies against adversaries, notably Iran.
• Hegseth criticized international war crime laws as biased against the US.
• His appointment marks Trump’s sixth Defense Secretary, reflecting Pentagon leadership shifts.