Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience - The Boston Globe

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

68% : While Trump lauded Hegseth as "tough, smart and a true believer in America First," others were quick to point to the TV personality's lack of experience.
60% : "Hegseth has been a contributor since 2014 for Fox News, developing a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on his show.
42% : In June, at a rally in Las Vegas, Trump encouraged his supporters to buy Hegseth's book and said that if he won the presidency, "The woke stuff will be gone within a period of 24 hours.
42% : Indiana Sen. Todd Young, who served in the Marine Corps, said, "I don't know much about his background or his vision, so I look forward to learning more."North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven said he's not surprised that Trump chose Hegseth because Trump is "close to him and likes him and trusts him.""The guy's obviously tremendously capable, a great communicator," Hoeven said.
41% : He is the author of "The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free.""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.
38% : "I think Trump was tired of fighting with his secretaries of defense and picked one who would be loyal to him," Cancian said.
35% : He has made it clear on his show and in interviews that, like Trump, he is opposed to "woke" programs that promote equity and inclusion.

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