Trump Puts Allies on Alert with Pentagon Pick

“Donald Trump’s selection of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary puts the world’s most powerful military in the hands of the least experienced leader it’s had in decades,” Bloomberg reports.

“Political and military officials around the world resorted to Internet searches for details of the nominee’s record. One senior European diplomat said his lack of experience isn’t encouraging. A US defense official called it an unusual move to go for someone who had never held a senior position.”