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Defense, Drama og Dobbeltspil: Pete Hegseth Taget i Ed!

Følg med i den dramatiske historie om Pete Hegseth, den nye forsvarsminister – en god blanding af politik, skandaler og en smule militært drama!

Pete Hegseth har lige fået tildelt en af de mest magtfulde poster i USA som den 29. forsvarsminister. Den tidligere Fox News-vært og krigsveteran blev lige akkurat godkendt af Senatet med en sejr på 51-50, hvor vicepræsident JD Vance kastede den afgørende stemme. Hegseth, der er kendt for sine kontroversielle udtalelser, især om kvinders rolle i militæret, har ikke haft en let vej til denne post. Med sin militære baggrund og kendskab til mediemarkedet begejstrede han nogle, men vakte også bekymringer blandt demokratisk hold med hans tidligere udtalelser og anklager om dårlig opførsel.

Er det en god idé at have en mand som Hegseth i spidsen for Det Danske Forsvarsministerium? Med et fokus på potentielle krige mod højteknologiske modstandere står Hegseth over for en udfordrende opgave med at lede den amerikanske militærstrategi ind i fremtiden. De, der støttede Hegseth, argumenterede for, at hans military-craft ville betyde friske forandringer hos Pentagon, mens kritikere påpeger, at hans fortid måske vil påvirke hans evne til effektivt at lede.

Det er ikke kun Hegseth's prætentioner, der har sat fokus på ham; anklager om seksuel chikane og offentlige beruselse hænger også som en skygge over denne nyudnævnte forsvarsminister. Med hans belejrede omdømme står han over for forventninger fra både det republikanske og demokratiske hold, hvilket gør det særdeles interessant at se, hvordan han navigerer igennem både politiske vande og medieopmærksomhed, nu hvor han sidder i den varme stol.

Kan han skuffe sine kritikere, eller vil han omforme og forbedre Det Danske Forsvar? Citater som "krig er en disciplin" kan tage en helt ny betydning med Hegseth nu ved roret. Og mens Hegseth slår sine kløer i embederne, kan du betragte, hvordan dette drama udfolder sig fra din sofa – popcornet er klart!

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HON Pete Hegseth (Department of Defense)

The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating ...

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defence secretary (BBC News)

The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.

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Pete Hegseth narrowly wins confirmation to be Trump's defense ... (DefenseScoop)

After being confirmed, Pete Hegseth is set to take the helm at the Defense Department as the DOD gears up for potential wars against high-tech adversaries ...

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Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins ... (NPR)

Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial ...

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Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon (The 19th News)

The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

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Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense ... (NBC4 Washington)

Hegseth's comments that women should have no role in military combat drew particular concern on Capitol Hill, including from lawmakers who themselves ...

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote (Aljazeera.com)

Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. US Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation ...

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Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense ... (NBC News)

The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.

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How Pete Hegseth's nomination came back from "90% dead" (Axios)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth won confirmation Friday night with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance — who also gave crucial tactical advice ...

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WATCH: Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's ... (PBS NewsHour)

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his ...

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Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete ... (The New York Times)

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.

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Pete Hegseth, Trump's new defense secretary, issues message ... (DefenseScoop)

Newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued his first “Message to the Force" on Saturday after being sworn in, vowing to rapidly field emerging ...

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WATCH: Pete Hegseth delivers remarks after being sworn in as ... (PBS NewsHour)

Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation's 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump's Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in ...

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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51 ... (CBS News)

Three Republicans broke with their party to oppose his nomination, forcing Vice President JD Vance to cast a tie-breaking vote. At least four Republicans would ...

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Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote (ABC News)

The vote was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.

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Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon's Priorities (The New York Times)

After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon's new leader addressed the Defense Department's three million employees.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Begins 'Most Important ... (Department of Defense)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance.,

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Forest Lake reacts to Pete Hegseth's defense secretary confirmation (FOX 9)

Forest Lake native Pete Hegseth has now been sworn in as President Trump's pick for defense secretary.

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America Is Counting on You, Pete Hegseth (The Atlantic)

Dear Mr. Secretary,. Tradition dictates that I begin by congratulating you on your confirmation. You seem like a man who appreciates frankness, ...

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaking vote (The Associated Press)

The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.

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