Dan Goldman says Trump defense secretary nominee Hegseth is an ‘unqualified loyalist’

Published November 13, 2024 10:34am ET



Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) ripped into Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump nominated for defense secretary, saying he is not qualified for the position.

Trump made the announcement Tuesday night. Hegseth’s selection has been received with mixed reactions. Hegseth served in the Army National Guard before his eight-year tenure at Fox News, which he has paired with leading a veterans conservative advocacy group.

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