Who is Pete Hegseth? What to know about Donald Trump's Pentagon pick

On Point | Podcast

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as his nominee for Secretary of Defense. Who he is -- and what this pick could mean for the direction of America’s national security.

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