Pete Hegseth Aims To Bring 'Warrior Culture' To Pentagon

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is set to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee today. In his opening remarks, Hegseth expressed his commitment to bringing a 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.

Hegseth stated that President Trump's primary charge to him was to focus on warfighting, lethality, meritocracy, standards, and readiness within the Department of Defense. He emphasized the need for a laser focus on these key areas to ensure the Pentagon is prepared for any challenges that may arise.

Hegseth prioritizes warfighting, lethality, meritocracy, standards, and readiness in the Pentagon.

President-elect Trump's nominee, Pete Hegseth, testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee.

Focus on practical military experience and 'dust on his boots' leadership style.

While acknowledging that his background differs from previous Defense Secretaries, Hegseth highlighted the importance of having a leader with practical military experience. He emphasized the value of having someone with 'dust on his boots' at the helm of the Department of Defense.

Hegseth's testimony is expected to shed light on his vision for the Department of Defense and how he plans to implement the changes needed to align with President Trump's priorities. His focus on instilling a warrior culture and prioritizing warfighting capabilities is likely to be a key theme in his testimony before the committee.

The Senate Armed Services Committee will convene at 9:30 a.m. ET to hear from Hegseth and discuss his nomination for the position. Stay tuned for updates on the outcome of the hearing and the potential implications for the future direction of the Department of Defense.