Summary
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump as Secretary of Defense, is a polarizing figure with minimal managerial experience and a controversial worldview shaped by far-right ideology.
Through his books, Hegseth outlines beliefs steeped in conspiracy theories, disdain for diversity and gender integration in the military, and a militarized view of domestic politics.
He advocates purging military leaders aligned with Democratic administrations, opposes the “rules of war,” and equates the American left with wartime enemies.
Critics warn his extremist rhetoric and combative philosophy could endanger civil liberties and exacerbate political polarization.
Bruh I live in oklahoma. Admittedly our second largest city did just elect a democrat, but outside of that every level of my state is pro trump to a terrifying degree. Police officers here fly trump flags on their cars. And in my local town just a couple years ago an officer got put on paid leave for raping a 13(?) year old boy.