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Pete Hegseth
November 18, 2024
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The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent
Transcript: Another Fiasco for Trump as His Pick for Pentagon Implodes
An interview with prominent Never Trumper Rick Wilson, who argues that Donald Trump's choice of Fox News personality Rick Hegseth as Defense Secretary reveal his intent to wreck our institutions.
November 18, 2024
Podcast
The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent
Another Fiasco for Trump as His Pick to Run Pentagon Suddenly Implodes
As new revelations threaten Trump’s choice of a Fox News personality as defense secretary, a leading Never Trumper explains how his first moves have put the GOP in a bind—and threaten the country.
November 15, 2024
Edith Olmsted
It’s Not Just Gaetz. Another Trump Pick Is Accused Sexual Predator.
Donald Trump is filling his Cabinet with the worst people.
November 13, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Everyone Hates Trump’s New Defense Secretary
Even Republicans are stunned at how bad a choice Pete Hegseth is.
November 13, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s New Defense Secretary Is a Total Nightmare
Here are some of the most outrageous things Pete Hegseth has said.
January 31, 2020
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Jake Bittle
Trump’s War Whisperer
"Fox & Friends Weekend" host Pete Hegseth has the president's ear on military matters.
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