Yes, a Fox News host was named U.S. Secretary of Defense

Among the announcements concerning the composition of his cabinet, Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense came as a surprise.

Indeed, the president appointed a Fox & Friends host to this strategic position, shocking many observers.

Pete Hegseth, ex-military and host of Fox & Friends Weekend since 2017, has been appointed by Donald Trump to one of the most important positions for US defense.

Upon taking office, Hegseth will become the president’s chief advisor on national defense.

He will oversee the Department of Defense, coordinate military strategies, manage the armed forces and be responsible for national security and the Pentagon.

An announcement that has certainly shocked the Pentagon, while many point to Hegseth’s glaring lack of experience for the job.

He will occupy a key role in American defense, but his appointment by Trump has raised many questions.

Although a former member of the Minnesota National Guard, Hegseth lacks direct experience in national defense management or high-level military command, qualifications generally expected for this position.

This isn’t the first time Donald Trump has appointed someone deemed under-qualified to such a crucial position. Mark Esper, appointed Secretary of Defense in 2019 by Trump, was considered by many to be one of the least qualified in history for the role due to his lack of military experience or direct leadership in the defense field.