Pete Hegseth

2024 - 11 - 12

Fox News to the Fort: Pete Hegseth Swaps Studio for Strategy!

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Is Canada ready for a reality where a Fox News host leads the Pentagon? Dive in for the surprising details!

In a bold move that has turned heads across the nation, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, the charming host of Fox News Channel’s weekend morning lineup, to lead the Department of Defense. Hegseth isn't just a familiar face on television—he’s also an Army National Guard officer and combat veteran with service in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. With his extensive military background, Hegseth promises to bring a unique blend of media savvy and military acumen to one of the highest civilian posts in the U.S. government.

As the once-celebrated co-host of "Fox & Friends Weekend," Hegseth isn’t just leaving behind anchor duties—he’s stepping into a role that will, quite literally, shape national security policy. His shift from a cozy studio setting to the strategic halls of the Pentagon might cause some to wonder if he’ll be able to retain his trademark charisma while navigating the complex waters of military and defense matters. After all, dealing with defense budgets and international affairs is a bit different from chatting about the latest viral cat video!

While some critics may raise their eyebrows at Trump's choice, supporters are praising Hegseth's military experience and conservative viewpoints, believing they align well with a tougher approach to defense issues. His nomination has also sparked conversations around the ever-blurring lines between media, politics, and military, prompting confounding questions for all their fans—are we watching news anchors lead armies or army veterans appear on our favorite news channels?

As Hegseth prepares for his confirmation hearings, one thing is for sure: this nomination has stirred the pot and has some Canadians chuckling about what it might mean for the future of defense strategies. It seems even north of the border we can't escape the implications of the media's ongoing influence in shaping military policy and public opinion! In a twist of fate, did you know that Hegseth has published a few books? Picking up a copy might provide insight into how he plans to tackle his new role with the finesse of a seasoned host but the determination of a soldier racing into battle! And just for fun, here’s a head-scratcher: if Hegseth is in charge of the Pentagon, what are his thoughts on the best battle strategy for winning over his toughest critics? Perhaps a good cup of maple syrup-infused coffee would do the trick!

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Trump to Nominate Fox News Host Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon (BNN)

Donald Trump is nominating Pete Hegseth, host of Fox News Channel's weekend morning program and an Army National Guard officer, as his defense secretary, ...

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Trump to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be Defense ... (NPR)

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is also a combat veteran ...

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Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (CBS News)

Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.

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Trump picks Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve ... (CNN)

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, to serve as his secretary of defense.

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Trump Nominates Fox News Host Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of ... (Hollywood Reporter)

One of the Fox & Friends may have a new job … in President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet. Trump on Tuesday said that he intends to nominate Fox & Friends ...

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Trump taps conservative media pundit Pete Hegseth as Defense ... (USA TODAY)

Hegseth has worked at Fox News for eight years. He is an Army combat veteran who served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (NBC News)

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran, as his pick for defense secretary.

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Trump to nominate Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth as ... (CBC.ca)

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his national security team Tuesday, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and army veteran Pete ...

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Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary (Los Angeles Times)

Hegseth is leaving his co-host role on the weekend edition of 'Fox & Friends' to serve the Trump administration, ramping up the White House-cable news ...

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Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense ... (Military Times)

Hegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.

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What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense ... (Toronto Star)

In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular ...

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Trump picks Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve ... (KTVZ)

Hegseth's name was not among those considered as likely picks for Trump's defense secretary among Pentagon officials. In fact, his name hardly emerged in the ...

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Trump choisit le présentateur de Fox News Pete Hegseth comme ... (Le Devoir)

L'ancien major de l'armée américaine prendrait à 44 ans la tête des forces armées les plus puissantes de la planète.

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Dans la presse - Pete Hegseth à la tête du Pentagone: "P* qui est ce ... (FRANCE 24)

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Donald Trump choisit le présentateur de Fox News Pete Hegseth ... (BFMTV)

Pete Hegseth, ancien major de l'armée américaine qui a rejoint Fox News en 2014, est "coriace, intelligent et est un adepte sincère de 'l'Amérique d'abord'" ...

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Election américaine 2024 : Ancien militaire, le présentateur de Fox ... (20minutes.fr)

Donald Trump a désigné Pete Hegseth, vétéran et animateur sur Fox News, secrétaire à la Défense, misant sur un allié fidèle et défenseur du programme ...

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Qui est Pete Hegseth, présentateur sur Fox News nommé ministre ... (Le Point)

Vétéran de l'Irak et de l'Afghanistan, Pete Hegseth coanime depuis 2017 l'émission « Fox & Friends » sur la chaîne de télévision américaine conservatrice.

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Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick (BBC News)

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

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Trump says he will nominate anti-'woke' Fox News host Pete ... (Reuters)

WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked as his secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, a Fox News ...

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Trump veut nommer le présentateur de Fox News Pete Hegseth ... (BFMTV)

Vétéran de l'Irak et d'Afghanistan où il a obtenu deux Bronze star, Pete Hegseth est présentateur vedette sur Fox News. Donald Trump va le nommer ministre ...

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Le faucon antiwoke Pete Hegseth pressenti comme futur secrétaire ... (Lignes de défense)

Donald Trump a déclaré mardi qu'il entend nommer Pete Hegseth (44 ans), chroniqueur pour Fox News depuis 2014 et vétéran de la Garde nationale américaine ...

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La nomination de Pete Hegseth à la Défense soulève des questions (Noovo Info)

Le président élu Donald Trump a surpris le Pentagone et le milieu de la défense en général en nommant l'animateur de Fox News Pete Hegseth au poste de ...

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In Defense of Pete Hegseth (National Review)

It's certainly unexpected, but I see nothing wrong with the choice of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.

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Trump selects Pete Hegseth '03 for Secretary of Defense (The Daily Princetonian)

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Pete Hegseth '03 as the Secretary of Defense. Hegseth graduated with an A.B, in politics and led ...

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Who is Pete Hegseth, the pro-Israel Fox News host picked to head ... (Aljazeera.com)

Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary.

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Who Is Pete Hegseth? What To Know About Trump's Defense ... (Forbes)

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth—who has railed against “woke” leadership of the U.S. military—as his ...

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Trump chooses Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary (PBS NewsHour)

The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as President-elect Donald Trump passed on a number of established national security ...

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Pete Hegseth: What to know about Trump's pick to serve as defense ... (The Associated Press)

In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular ...

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From Middle Tennessee to Trump's Cabinet: What to know about ... (The Tennessean)

In an unconventional move, Donald Trump has picked Pete Hegseth, a FOX News host and commentator, as his secretary of defense. What to know about the Middle ...

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Pete Hegseth, le présentateur de Fox News que Trump a choisi ... (Courrier International)

Avec sa décision de nommer un ancien major de l'armée américaine et actuel présentateur sur Fox News en tant que chef du Pentagone, Donald Trump prouve une ...

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