Scoop: Hegseth pledges to restore Pentagon "warrior ethos" in opening statement
Briefly

Hegseth asserts that past Defense secretaries with traditional credentials have failed, stating, 'Where has it gotten us?' He seeks to introduce a new perspective from an experienced combat veteran.
He emotes a need for a change in leadership, indicating, 'It’s time to give someone with dust on his boots the helm... someone with no vested interest in certain companies or specific programs.'
Emphasizing a shift in priorities, Hegseth declares, 'My only special interest is the warfighter,' suggesting a focus on direct support for soldiers over traditional bureaucratic norms.
Read at Axios
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