Trump Nominates a Bitcoin Advocate and Military Veteran as U.S. Defense Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a seasoned military officer, Harvard-educated policy expert, and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his Secretary of Defense. The announcement came via a Trump-Vance transition statement on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in potential defense leadership. Hegseth, 44, brings a diverse background spanning military service, veterans’ advocacy, and media influence. A […]