Trump nominates Pete Hegseth for defense secretary amid controversy

Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a veteran and Fox News host, for the position of defense secretary. Hegseth previously suggested that a Democratic victory could lead to civil war, calling leftists "internal enemies" in his book. Allegations of sexual misconduct and associations with white supremacist symbols have emerged since his nomination. Hegseth has denied wrongdoing regarding a 2017 incident and defended his tattoo, which has been linked to white supremacist groups. Trump's team has stated that Hegseth has the experience needed to implement the administration's policies, dismissing the allegations as falsehoods from the media.