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Pete Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' if confirmed as Trump's Defense secretary


Published on 2025-01-14 14:00:45 - MSN
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  • Pete Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick.

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and former Army officer, has been considered for the role of Defense Secretary in a potential second term of Donald Trump. Hegseth has expressed his intention to instill a "warrior culture" within the Department of Defense, emphasizing a return to traditional military values and a focus on combat readiness over what he perceives as distractions like diversity training and climate change initiatives. He criticizes the current military leadership for what he sees as a shift away from core military functions towards social issues, promising to realign the military's focus if confirmed. His comments suggest a significant overhaul in military culture, aiming to prioritize warfighting capabilities and traditional military ethos.

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