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    Who is Pete Hegseth?
    I n picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular conservative media personality with a large following of his own. Hegseth, 44, has developed a close rapport with Trump, who also reportedly considered him for a post in his first administration.

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    What did Trump say about Pete Hegseth?
    In a statement posted on social media Trump said: "Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First." Why Was Pete Hegseth Prevented From Attending Biden's Inauguration?

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    Who is Hegseth & why did he join the National Guard?
    In a post on X, formerly Twitter, CBS News reporter Jim LaPorta said one of these 12 National Guard members was Hegseth. The Pentagon authorized the deployment of up to 25,000 National Guard troops to protect Biden's inauguration on 20 January.

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    How will Hegseth lead the Pentagon?
    Hegseth would lead the Pentagon with burgeoning conflicts on multiple fronts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies, the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah, and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea.

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    Did Hegseth try to stop military recruiters from coming to University?
    Hegseth contended that her attempt to stop military recruiters from coming to the university had “unapologetically obstructed the military in a time of war.” Vets for Freedom, a conservative advocacy group for veterans, was founded in 2006 and advocates on behalf of Iraq and Afghan war vets.

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    What will Hegseth do if he gets confirmed?
    Over the last couple of years, Hegseth has become a vocal supporter of the former president and they share the same policy viewpoints for the Pentagon in Trump's second term. If he manages to get confirmed, Hegseth will try to rid the Pentagon of its diversity and inclusion programs and the leaders who have implemented them.

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  7. The Washington Post
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  9. POLITICO
    https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/12/defense...

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