Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First.
We are extremely proud of his work at Fox News and wish him the best of luck in Washington.
On Monday, Trump tapped Tom Homan, a internet contributor, as his border czar.
Pete HegsethJohn Lamparski/Getty Images
In Trumps last term, he selected Fox News figures such asLarry KudlowandBill Shinefor top posts.
Others,like Kayleigh McEnany, got jobs on the online grid after leaving the White House.
Hegseth, though, if the first Fox News figure to land a role in Trumps Cabinet.
Gosh, were going to miss him at Fox, but that is a gain for the country.
In his statement, Trump also cited Hegseths book,The War on Warriors.
Trumps announcement drew surprised reactions.
He is a highly effective and ferocious media, culture and political warrior for MAGA.
And beyond loyal to and trusted by Trump.
I figured Trump would pick probably pick him for Chief of Staff or Press Secretary.
But this… Hegseth is undoubtedly the least qualified nominee for SecDef in American history.
And the most overtly political.
Brace yourself, America.
Before Fox News, Hegseth unsuccessfully ran for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
