Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense in a tightly contested Senate vote, capturing attention with his commitment to restoring a warrior ethos and reorienting military focus on key global threats. In his inaugural remarks, Hegseth emphasized deterrence over warfare, intending to lead the U.S. Military with overwhelming force if necessary. Despite facing concerns regarding his qualifications and past behavior, he asserted the need for strong, strategic military positioning, notably against Communist China, while maintaining strong alliances.
Hegseth outlined his guiding principles: Restore the warrior ethos, rebuild our military, deter wars while preparing for decisive force if needed.
Hegseth emphasized the importance of remaining the strongest U.S. military force to deter threats from nations like Communist China and ensure allies are supported.
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