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Trump Voices Support For Secretary Of Defense Pick Pete Hegseth

Donald Trump Supreme Court Donald Trump speaks after arriving at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in New York

President-elect Donald Trump recently expressed his unwavering support for his nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, in a post on the Truth Social platform. Trump praised Hegseth's performance and emphasized the depth of support he has garnered, contrasting it with what he referred to as misinformation spread by the media.

In his post, Trump highlighted Hegseth's academic background, noting his education at prestigious institutions such as Princeton and Harvard. He also lauded Hegseth's military mindset, suggesting that it would be a valuable asset in the role of Secretary of Defense.

Hegseth's academic background includes Princeton and Harvard.
Trump supports Hegseth for Secretary of Defense on Truth Social platform.
Trump emphasizes Hegseth's military mindset as an asset.

Describing Hegseth as a 'fantastic' and 'high-energy' individual, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to lead with charisma and skill. The president-elect characterized Hegseth as a 'WINNER' and asserted that his positive qualities were immutable.

It is worth noting that while Trump had been privately supporting Hegseth, this public endorsement marks a significant shift in his approach. By publicly rallying around his nominee, Trump is signaling his strong backing for Hegseth's candidacy for the position of Secretary of Defense.

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