Trump’s replacement for four-star General Lloyd Austin: 44
Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth will succeed Secretary-General Lloyd Austin III, the nation’s first Black Secretary of Defense, a historic choice made by President Joe Biden in 2021. Austin, 71, is a four-star...
Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by DOD …
Jan 15, 2025 · Sen. Blumenthal grilled SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing and later admitted he would support Lloyd Austin, President Biden's defense secretary, again.
Opinion | Pete Hegseth’s Preposterous Selection - The New York …
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth’s Preposterous Selection. Jan. 14, 2025. Share full article. 584. ... Lloyd Austin, a good and honorable man, received 97 votes on the floor of the Senate,” said Coleman, “and ...
How does Pete Hegseth's experience compare to previous …
The nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, former captain in the Army National Guard and President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning choice for defense secretary, has sparked concerns about...
Defense Secretary Austin defends role of women in combat - USA …
Dec 4, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took a swipe Wednesday at President-elect Donald Trump's embattled choice to succeed him at the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, who has called for ending...
How does Pete Hegseth's experience compare to previous …
Nov 13, 2024 · The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served. A former top policy official at the Pentagon said the pick is likely more about loyalty than experience.
Austin: Women in military ‘make us better’ - The Hill
Nov 20, 2024 · Austin’s praise for women in combat roles comes as President-elect Trump’s Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has faced scrutiny over his position on the issue. Hegseth has been a...
'We Need You': Defense Secretary Stands Up for Women in …
Nov 20, 2024 · Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday defended women serving in the military and, specifically in combat roles, amid growing scrutiny of comments by his would-be successor, Pete Hegseth.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin makes impassioned defense of …
Nov 20, 2024 · Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave an impassioned defense of women in combat on Tuesday following Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, arguing that the United States "should not have women in combat roles."
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time. ... including current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who was a leader in the initial invasion into Iraq. ... Austin and Mattis faced questions about being recently retired four-star generals but had significant support and ...