Breaking news: Trump picks Pete Hegseth, a veteran and Fox News host, for defense secretary

The choice was outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.

View in browser Nov. 12, 2024, 7:46 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Sam Hodgson for The New York Times Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to be his next defense secretary, elevating a television ally to run the Pentagon and lead 1.3 million active-duty troops. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018