Hegseth: 'We Know Who the Aggressor Is' in Ukraine War
Sen. Angus King (I., Maine), pressed Pete Hegseth on Ukraine policy, and he demurred, saying this was a policy question for President-elect Donald Trump. "We know who the aggressor is. We know who ...
Trump's Pentagon Pick Has Criticized US Involvement in Ukraine ...
Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News host, as his pick for defense secretary on Tuesday — a move that surprised many. The choice of Hegseth...
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
4 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume. Hegseth, a combat veteran and former TV news host, says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and ...
Opinion | We Deserve Pete Hegseth - The New York Times
3 days ago · Hegseth’s core populist conviction — repeated ad nauseam — is that the grunts on the ground know what they are doing and the pencil-necked geeks in air-conditioned offices just write ...
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary …
Nov 13, 2024 · 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.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, grilled at …
5 days ago · An attorney for Hegseth has said that he paid a woman who accused him of a 2017 sexual assault in order to prevent her from bringing forth a damaging lawsuit. In his testimony, Hegseth said he was falsely charged, "fully investigated and completely cleared."
Angus King questions Defense pick Pete Hegseth about past …
4 days ago · King also asked Hegseth if he would oversee an end to U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia and said he is concerned that if the U.S. abandons Ukraine, it could send a message to China ...
Fact Check: Did Pete Hegseth Call Putin a 'War Criminal?'
Nov 13, 2024 · Pete Hegseth did say Russian President Vladimir Putin was a "war criminal" during a broadcast on Fox News in March 2022, near the start of the invasion.
How Trump's Pentagon Chief Pick Pete Hegseth Sees the World
Nov 13, 2024 · Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, to be secretary of defense. BI reviewed Hegseth's past statements for clues on how he might lead the Defense Department....
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as
Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth, 44, has developed a close rapport with Trump, who also reportedly considered him for a post in his first administration. Hegseth has lobbied Trump to release service members accused of...