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 …
Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump …
The president-elect has nominated Pete Hegseth as his secretary of defense, overseeing a budget of roughly $850 billion and roughly 3 million service members and personnel serving in …
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 …
'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 …
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. …
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 …