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I'm more qualified than Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. You might be, too. | Opinion
Pete Hegseth doesn't give a whit about our Constitution. But he has two characteristics that make him perfectly suited to work for President Trump.
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Pete Hegseth’s only qualification for defense secretary is fealty to Trump
A cursory review of Hegseth’s background reveals he has little knowledge or experience of complex national security issues.
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