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Pete Hegseth is Trump's pick for defense secretary

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as potential military 'insider threat' because of 'Deus Vult' tattoo

The National Guardsman who in 2021 pegged Pete Hegseth as a potential "insider threat" clarified in an interview with ABC News that his complaint targeted a "Deus Vult" tattoo on the former Fox News host's arm -- not a cross on his chest, as Hegseth has repeatedly claimed.

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What Are the Allegations Against Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary?

His choice for defense secretary, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is facing allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and then paid her a settlement. A separate report also accuses Hegseth of being an extremist during his time in the National Guard.

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Hegseth as Defense Secretary Doesn't Bode Well for Pentagon: Ex-RNC Staffer

Justin Higgins, former senior opposition researcher for the RNC, wrote that Hegseth is unqualified to be Trump's defense secretary.

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Former defense secretary pushes back on nominee's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim ...

It’s All Fun and Games Until a Television Host Becomes Secretary of Defense

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. His nomination also stands out because of the distance between his ...

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