The Pentagon's Peter Pan: Pete Hegseth and the Frozen Mindset Pete Hegseth's appointment as Secretary of Defense sparked a mix of surprise and skepticism among Washington insiders.
A former Fox News host and Army National Guard major, Hegseth's unconventional background and outspoken persona raised questions about his qualifications for the nation's top defense job.
Since taking over at the Pentagon, Hegseth has made headlines with a series of unorthodox policies and antics.