Hegseth's Partisan Pivot Threatens National Security The appointment of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has been met with a mix of reactions.
While some saw it as a nod to President Trump's loyalist base, others viewed it as an attempt to politicize the Pentagon. The latter assessment may be more accurate.
Hegseth's leadership style has departed from the traditional role of defense secretaries. Unlike his predecessors, he seems to have abandoned the notion that national security should be above partisan politics.