Summary
Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News presenter with minimal managerial experience, as defense secretary has stunned the Pentagon.
Hegseth has been a vocal critic of the military, calling for a purge of generals and questioning the appointment of Gen. Charles Brown as chair of the joint chiefs of staff.
Hegseth’s nomination is seen as a boost for the far right in Israel, as he has shown support for territorial expansion and suggested the construction of a new temple on the Temple Mount.
Even the military doesn’t want Trump: https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240922617417/741-bipartisan-national-security-leaders-including-over-230-general-and-flag-officers-endorse-harris-for-president