Former President Donald Trump remains a powerful force in the Republican Party and continues to exert influence over key decisions, including those related to national defense and the military. One of his key allies in this effort is Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who has been advocating for a more aggressive approach to issues such as China, Iran, and critical race theory within the military.
Hegseth, a former Army officer himself, has been vocal about his support for Trump’s policies and his belief that the former president was unfairly maligned by the media and political establishment. He has also been critical of the Biden administration’s approach to defense and national security, arguing that it is too focused on political correctness and not enough on protecting the country’s interests.
With Trump’s continued influence over the Republican Party, it is likely that his views on these issues will continue to shape the party’s stance on national defense and military policy. Hegseth, as a prominent conservative voice in the media, will likely play a key role in promoting and defending these views in the public sphere.