| President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth to be his Pentagon chief, a surprise move that would put the Fox News host and Army veteran in charge of the new administration's effort to clear out diversity and inclusion policies at the Defense Department. The selection of Hesgeth, a television host and author, came amid speculation that Trump would choose a defense heavyweight such as House Armed Services Chair Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) or another defense-oriented lawmaker for the role. "Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, America's enemies are on notice - Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down," Trump said in a statement announcing the pick Tuesday night.
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