surprise pick
Capitol Hill caught off guard by Hegseth pick for defense secretary, but Senate Republicans quickly fall in line
Hegseth’s selection marks a significant departure from the rest of Trump's national security team, which has largely drawn from current and former members of Congress
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Host Pete Hegseth at Fox News Channel Studios on May 27, 2022 in New York City.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he’s nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense, an unexpected selection that sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill.
The announcement was met with initial surprise, but quick acceptance, from congressional...