Pete Hegseth plans to defend his qualifications during his confirmation hearing as defense secretary amid criticism of his unconventional background
Washington: Pete Hegseth, the guy President Trump picked for defense secretary, is gearing up to defend himself at his confirmation hearing. He’s ready to tackle the criticism about his credentials head-on.
Hegseth, who used to be on Fox News, knows he’s not the typical choice for the Pentagon. But he’s planning to argue that it’s time for someone with real-world experience to take charge.
He’s 44 and believes he can bring back a strong warrior spirit to the military. In his opening remarks, he’ll admit he doesn’t have the same background as past defense secretaries.
But he’ll also point out that just having the “right credentials” hasn’t worked out so well in the past. He’s all about shaking things up and believes it’s time for a change.
Hegseth wants to focus on the warfighter and give new defense companies a fair shot at contracts. He’s all about bringing in fresh ideas and tech to the table when he steps into the role.
