“Pete Hegseth will be the next Secretary of Defense,” declared Texas Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt, who endorsed the veteran commentator for the role, reaffirming his strong support for President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda and trust in his cabinet selections, while calling out GOP colleagues for “undermining” Trump’s vision and dismissing speculation about his candidacy.
Appearing on Fox Business’ Varney & Co. on Friday, former Army Captain Wesley Hunt, known for his military service and staunch conservative values, addressed speculation about his potential nomination as Secretary of Defense under a future Trump administration.
Speaking with host Stuart Varney, Rep. Hunt, who was among the first members of Congress to endorse Trump’s reelection two years ago, asserted that he is not campaigning for the position and instead threw his full support behind Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and National Guard veteran who is Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense.
“Well I’ll tell you this, Pete Hegseth will be the next Secretary of Defense,” the Texas Republican stated, highlighting his personal connection to and collaboration with the Fox News anchor.