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"Who the hell is this guy"/ Uncertainty in the Pentagon due to the surprise choice of the new boss

2024-11-13 18:26:59Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Who the hell is this guy"/ Uncertainty in the Pentagon due to the
Pete Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump made a surprise choice Tuesday night, naming a former military man and TV host as the new Pentagon chief. This choice "shocked" Washington, which was expecting a candidate with legislative experience or a professional in defense policy.

National security officials and defense analysts were prepared for surprises from Trump, especially after the experience of his first term, but the announcement of the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and decorated Army veteran, caught them completely off guard. unprepared. According to Eric Edelman, a former senior Pentagon official during the Bush administration, the choice is related to the importance Trump places on loyalty in evaluating associates.

According to him, it seems that one of the main criteria for appointments is how well the people who are entrusted with the position defend Trump on television, writes Politico.

One of the harshest reactions came from a defense industry lobbyist, who preferred to remain anonymous. "Who the hell is this guy?" he said, expressing disappointment that someone with extensive defense experience was not selected. The decision has fueled concerns that Trump could put a staunch loyalist at the helm of the Pentagon who will carry out his policies without question.

During his first term, Trump clashed with defense secretaries and, judging by his campaign rhetoric, some fear he could initiate a rapid and disruptive change at the Pentagon in his second term. Trump's return is expected to be accompanied by the reversal of several policies of the Biden administration, such as the ban on transgender troops, the end of policies on abortion-related travel, and the restriction of diversity programs.

Hegseth's appointment drew strong reactions, particularly from veterans' organizations. Paul Rieckhoff, founder of the Independent Veterans of America, described him as "the least qualified candidate for Secretary of Defense in American history." During Trump's first term, Hegseth was instrumental in the president's interventions in the military justice system to pardon soldiers convicted of war crimes.

His nomination is expected to be in the spotlight during his Senate confirmation hearing, where his combative personality and opinions on national security issues will face tough questions. In a recent podcast, Hegseth criticized diversity programs in the military.

Fears that Trump could use his powers as commander-in-chief to purge senior generals or civilian officials and politicize the Pentagon were further fueled by Hegseth's comments. He has confirmed that he may remove military leaders who have supported diversity and inclusion programs at the Defense Department.

Reaction on Capitol Hill was mixed. While some Republicans, such as Sen. Mike Rounds, indicated a willingness to look more closely at Hegseth's candidacy, others, such as Democratic Rep. Adam Smith, expressed concern about his lack of experience in defense policy. Smith said he was concerned about how a Defense Secretary without strong relationships with international allies would deal with the US's global challenges.

Despite the criticism, some see Hegseth's selection as an attempt to bring reform to the Pentagon. Representative Mike Waltz, who will serve as national security adviser, called the choice a step toward real reform at the Pentagon. Max Bergmann, a former Obama administration official, described the appointment as "surprising" and stressed the need for the Senate to scrutinize his qualifications.

 


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