Pete Hegseth has been selected by President-elect Trump to serve as his secretary of defense.&nbsp;

"I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First," Trump said in a statement.&nbsp;

A spokesperson for Fox News described Hegseth in a statement as an "exceptional host on FOX &amp; Friends and FOX Nation and a best-selling author for FOX News Books for nearly a decade."

"His insights and analysis especially about the military resonated deeply with our viewers and made the program the major success that it is today. We are extremely proud of his work at FOX News and wish him the best of luck in Washington," the statement said.

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Hegseth served in the US Army and did tours in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq and Afghanistan{ai:summary}President-elect Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth as his Secretary of Defense, praising him as a dedicated advocate for the military and a strong supporter of the "America First" agenda. Hegseth is recognized for his role as a host on Fox News and for his contributions to military discussions.A spokesperson for Fox News highlighted Hegseth's success on their programs and expressed pride in his work, wishing him well in his new position. #politics

Trump nominates Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary

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