Pete Hegseth’s Criticism of America’s European Allies sparks Anxiety within Nato
The Selection
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Pete Hegseth as his Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and Army National Guard veteran, is a Nato-skeptic who has expressed his disdain for the "woke" policies of Pentagon leaders, including the top military officer.
Background Checks
Hegseth, if confirmed by the US Senate, could bring about significant changes to the US military. He may make good on Trump’s campaign promises to rid the US military of generals pursuing progressive policies on diversity in the ranks. This could lead to a collision course between Hegseth and the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, who Hegseth believes is pursuing radical positions.