Hegseth Named Pentagon Chief

Pete Hegseth was chosen as the next US Secretary of Defense following a meeting at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on November 11, 2024. Donald Trump cited Hegseth’s on-camera performance and his positive relationship with him as key reasons for the selection. This appointment is part of the ongoing transition of power within the US government.

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