Trump’s Pentagon pick aims for clash with top military leadership
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth has railed against women in combat, voiced support for troops accused and in some instances, convicted of war crimes, and advocated for the firing of the military’s most senior officers accused of supporting so-called “woke” policies.
Trump Pentagon pick dismissed military diversity drive, demonized Islam
A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values.
‘Hilariously stupid’: Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick sparks alarm — and scorn
Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon has brought a backlash in Washington military circles as officials decry a “crazy” move to appoint a “bomb thrower” lacking the clout needed to lead the world’s most powerful defence department.
Pete Hegseth Would Get 'Outmaneuvered' by Pentagon Leaders: Ex-Trump Aide
A former aide to President-elect Donald Trump said that Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who was nominated for secretary of defense this week, would get "outmaneuvered" by top leaders at the Pentagon. Former Trump White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin described Hegseth,
Fear, celebration as Washington scrutinizes Trump pick to run Pentagon
Pete Hegseth has none of the customary experience for running the Pentagon. Several Republicans said they were surprised by Trump’s choice.
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Poland hails opening of US missile base as sign of its security
The United States opened a new air defence base in northern Poland on Wednesday, an event the European nation's president ...
US Opens New Missile Base Near Russia's Border
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Man who posted US military secrets on Discord sentenced to 15 years
Boston – A federal judge sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison Tuesday for leaking ...
US opens missile base in Poland as Trump presidency looms over NATO
The United States will officially open a new air defence base in northern Poland on Wednesday, as Warsaw seeks to reassure ...
US Aircraft Carrier Leads War Games Against Russia-North Korea Axis
The trilateral Freedom Edge exercise comes after North Korea launched a nuclear-capable missile and sent troops to Russia.
Trump's Pentagon pick criticized US involvement in Ukraine, said Putin probably wouldn't go 'much further' if he wins
Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth as his defense secretary. On a podcast last week, Hegseth said he didn't want US intervention ...
Allies providing Sudan's warring parties with weapons are 'enabling the slaughter,' UN official says
The U.N. political chief has accused allies of Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces of “enabling the slaughter” ...