The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington, as Mr Trump bypassed a number of established national security heavy-hitters in favour of an Army National Guard captain who is well-known in conservative circles as a co-host of Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends Weekend.
While some Republicans' response to the announcement was muted, others called Mr Hegseth's combat experience an asset or said he was "tremendously capable."
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