Washington Week with The Atlantic

Trump sticking with Hegseth after a week of revelations

Season 2024 Episode 49 | 15m 41s

The Fox morning host chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the world’s most powerful military is still in the game after a week of stunning revelations about his private life and personal demons. The drama around Pete Hegseth has diverted attention from Trump’s choice to run the FBI who appears ready to use his power to prosecute Trump’s enemies.

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