Following President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Pete Hegseth as his future Secretary of Defense, Duffel Blog has confirmed the names of several other top contenders who were also considered by Trump even up to the last minute. This list is provided only for information to Department of Defense personnel, and Duffel Blog reminds its readers that it would be inappropriate for Department of Defense members to discuss their preference for the Secretary of Defense.
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Duffel Blog's guide to Trump's selection of Pete Hegseth as SECDEF
He was one of many candidates in the running. Here's the full list.
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