CNN: “Sources said that it came down to Trump having a longstanding relationship with Hegseth, noting that the president-elect always thought he was ‘smart’ and was impressed by his career. Trump also likes that Hegseth is a military veteran and the account of his service in his book.”
“While Hegseth’s name had not been on the initial shortlist, Trump was struggling to land on a choice for the job, and he liked Hegseth from Trump’s last term when he briefly considered him for leading the Department of Veterans Affairs before being warned that he may not get confirmed by the Senate.”
Said one source: “Trump also thinks he has the look.”
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