Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Pentagon chief nominee Hegseth lashes out at "smear campaign"

US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary says
there was a "smear campaign" to try and stop him taking up the
position.

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is fielding questions at his
confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill.

He's a former army combat veteran who says he'll bring back a "warrior
culture" to the Pentagon.

Hegseth lashed out at those who have raised allegations of sexual
assault and misconduct.

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[ALT] Hegseth said he will keep politics out of the Pentagon.

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