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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who was sworn On Saturday, he issued a statement outlining his top priorities at the Pentagon under President Trump.
“It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warfighters of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump,” Hegseth said in a statement in the army “We’re going to put America first and we’re not going to back down.”
Hegseth pledged to advance Trump’s mission of achieving peace through force in three ways: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and restoring deterrence.
“All of this will be done with a focus on lethality, meritocracy, accountability, standards and readiness,” he wrote. “I have committed my life to the war veterans and their families. Just as my fellow soldiers had my back on the battlefield, I know I will always have my back.”
“We serve together in a perilous time. Our enemies will not rest or rest. And neither will we,” the Army veteran continued. “We will stand on the shoulder to meet the urgency of this moment.”
Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate on Friday after Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. It is believed to be only the second time in history that a vice president has cast that vote, after former Vice President Pence broke a tie to confirm former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in 2017.
Three Republican senators, including Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine) and Mitch McConnell (Ky.) voted “no.” While Murkowski and Collins were expected to vote against him, McConnell’s vote emerged As a surprise
Trump was quick to offer support for his candidate after the vote was final.
“Congratulations to Pete Hegseth. He will make a great Secretary of Defense!” trump to write Friday at the social truth.
Hegseth, a former Fox host, faced one uphill battle After Trump touched him to lead the defense department, from allegations of sexual misconduct to questions about a past drinking problem. His nomination was also It was ruined earlier this week When the Democrats revealed that they had obtained a sworn affidavitBy his former sister-in-law accusing him of being physically intimidating and often drunk, even while in military uniform.
Despite mounting scrutiny, heated questioning during confirmation hearings and a candidacy that at times seemed doomed to failHegseth, 45, is now the second-youngest Pentagon chief in history after the late Donald Rumsfeld, who served in the Ford and George W. Bush administrations.
