Pete Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary After Controversial Confirmation Process
Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the next US Defense Secretary, winning enough votes in the Senate despite strong opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans. The vote ended in a 50-50 tie, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie to secure Hegseth’s confirmation.
Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and decorated military veteran, has promised to bring major changes to the Pentagon. One of his key goals is to restore a “warrior” mentality to the US military. He has been outspoken about his criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military. In his latest book, he even questioned whether the US military’s top general got the job because of his race.
Throughout his confirmation process, Hegseth refused to rule out the possibility of mass firings among top military officials. He has also faced scrutiny for his past opposition to women in combat roles, although he later softened his stance to gain support from military veterans, including Republican Senator Joni Ernst.
Hegseth’s confirmation comes after a difficult review process that raised concerns about his qualifications, leadership style, and views on women in combat. His appointment is seen as one of the most divisive in recent history for the role of US Defense Secretary, a position traditionally filled by candidates with broad bipartisan support and deep experience in managing large organizations.
With his confirmation, all eyes will now be on Hegseth as he takes on this critical role and faces intense scrutiny in leading the US military.
Disclaimer: Above information have been compiled from various newspapers and is being published for information purpose only.
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