Wait. Trump is hiring a Fox News host as Secretary of Defense?

[gohawks50]

Normal presidents usually have their pick of the best experts in the world. Trump is picking Fox news personalities. It's ok to agree that he's at best a mediocre pick and at worst a rubber stamp for Trump's insanity.

I think he's a culture war pick. He preaches against woke policies in the military.

 

[jonesy5960]

He's a fine pick. Comrade Vladimir wholeheartedly approves. First payment for the election help.

 

[gohawks50]

Damn, he hasn’t washed his hands in 10 years and is still alive? How the hell is that possible?

Well he obviously doesn't do any "manly" stuff like changing oil, home improvement, landscaping, etc. let alone wiping his a** if he hasn't washed his hands in 10 years. Forget germs, he must stink!

 

[Huey Grey]

Seriously, Rs, if he was so coveted at his military expertise, why is he working at Fox?

 

[HIWILLE]

Wow, this is great watching all the jealousy from these Democrat Libs.😂

 

[IAFB2021Champs]

Well he obviously doesn't do any "manly" stuff like changing oil, home improvement, landscaping, etc. let alone wiping his a** if he hasn't washed his hands in 10 years. Forget germs, he must stink!

I would agree he must stink. I have a hard time believing he hasn’t done anything manly in 10 years. Especially if he was in the military. Wonder if he washed his hands during that time?
Does he shower at all? Does he put something over his hands not to wash them during his shower? That would take some dedication to not wash your hands.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Wow, this is great watching all the jealousy from these Democrat Libs.😂

Jealousy?

 

[Tom Paris]

Ya, but he worked at FOX News.

Seriously...you don't think Trump couldn't have found someone MORE qualified to lead the DoD than this dude? Are you serious? Take off your Trump glasses...he won...but you're good with this hire?

 

[Tom Paris]

All good because "a woman" said it.

Exactly. Why should we believe a second class citizen? I want to hear opinions from a MAN.

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

I was wondering why this thread got to page two with no one calling out Pepsi. Then I realized the guy that started the other thread must be ignored by most of the board.

I award OP a hall pass to go get himself the Pepsi he deserves.

 

[Tom Paris]

Jealousy?

MAGAs don't word good.

 

[Tom Paris]

I was wondering why this thread got to page two with no one calling out Pepsi. Then I realized the guy that started the other thread must be ignored by most of the board.

I award OP a hall pass to go get himself the Pepsi he deserves.

Yeah, I didn't see another thread on it.

 

[HIWILLE]

It’s great to be an American. You libtards should try it.

 

[MitchLL]

He’s more than qualified and a million times better than Lost Austin.

Shocking pick!!!

I thought Jessie Walter's was the leading candidate.

Or Judge Janine?

 

[Tom Paris]

Shocking pick!!!

I thought Jessie Walter's was the leading candidate.

Or Judge Janine?

Hilarious that Jessie's mom doesn't want him home for Thanksgiving. He must be so proud of himself.

 

[stillh8unlv]

It’s great to be an American. You libtards should try it.

A Major? Really?

There wasn't one fücking general more qualified in the entirety of the US military?

This is just another side of the same DEI coin. For a group that screams about meritocracy they sure don't seem to understand the word.

Most of these picks are all just blowhards who sucked Trump off the last decade.

Great meritocracy - "fellate me, you'll get the job!"

 

[WadeLookingbill]

Now that you have seen his background, you must feel stupid.

Only thing I know is I’d feel real stupid if I was defending this selection. And if the Dems made a choice Iike this, God help us all through the incessant whining.

 

[biggreydogs]

So he’s an elite. Lol. This is incredible.

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

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The whataboutism is strong in this one.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

A Major? Really?

There wasn't one fücking general more qualified in the entirety of the US military?

This is just another side of the same DEI coin. For a group that screams about meritocracy they sure don't seem to understand the word.

Most of these picks are all just blowhards who sucked Trump off the last decade.

Great meritocracy - "fellate me, you'll get the job!"

Actually that might be believable. A lot of smart people left because of the covid vax. Being a sheeple does make one a General.

 

[MitchLL]

Four year shitshow coming up and I'll be here for the entirety.

Only question is who the Dem President is in 2029 that is tasked with cleaning up the mess?
You know it's coming.

 

[stillh8unlv]

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Crazy thought here - you're right, these people were not the best available candidates.

Also...neither is this guy.

Just DEI in another form - suck off Trump, get the job!

So much winning 🤣

 

[Bulldogs1974]

No. He hired thus guy

"Following graduation from Princeton in 2003, Hegseth joined Bear Stearns as an equity capital markets analyst and was also commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard. In 2004 his unit was called to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, where he served as an Infantry platoon leaderwith the Minnesota Army National Guard. His unit was under the operational control of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Shortly after returning from Cuba, Hegseth volunteered to serve in Baghdad and Samarra, where he held the position of infantry platoon leader and, later in Samarra, as Civil–Military Operations Officer. During his time in Iraq, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and a second Army Commendation Medal.

He returned to active duty in 2012 as a captain. He deployed to Afghanistan with the Minnesota Army National Guard and acted as a senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul.

Hegseth has been awarded two Bronze Stars for his service overseas. Hegseth, a major, is assigned to the Army's Individual Ready Reserve."

none of that puts him to the level of defense secretary.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

From what his background is I would question his understanding of logistics which is a must for US military and is what seperates us.

 

[Bulldogs1974]

Most of Trump's picks so far have been pretty solid. I had to double check what site I was looking at because I thought it'd be the onion or Babylon bee. It was not.

NewsNation had an interview with a woman this morning who knew Pete before FoxNews, and she's apparently worked with him extensively on Capital Hill in partnership with Ted Cruz.

The anchor was basically asking her why we shouldn't be skeptical (because reasonable people immediately are). The woman went on to talk about a number of things he's done beyond the military and FoxNews, how he understands how capital hill works, etc. she expressed her confidence in him to do the job.

I'm still skeptical, but I guess we give him a chance. He certainly is many things before FoxNews host, so that's at least a little bit comforting...

interviewed a woman, who said he'd done some things. excellent..... just excellent. This useful idiot and a warrior board should make trump have total, unquestioned, control of the military.

 

[Bulldogs1974]

From what his background is I would question his understanding of logistics which is a must for US military and is what seperates us.

FFS just stop. This isn't some golden boy that knows things others don't. HE's a guy that auditioned on trump state tv for a job.
It's interesting to know that now princeton and harvard are oks to use on your resume. Because for Obama and other democrats and Ivy league education is deemed unworthy by the right, until it suits them.

 

[torbee]

Hey Tom, remember when democrats lost in a land slide last week because the majority reject the woke stupidity of the left? Yeah.. try learning a lesson for a change.

You know this is a great pick bc every single far left cultist is seething about it.

Owning the libs definitely should be the first qualification of the secretary of defense.


lol.

This used to be a serious country. F——g clown show

 

[Scruddy]

Owning the libs definitely should be the first qualification of the secretary of defense.


lol.

This used to be a serious country. F——g clown show

I agree, we did used to be serious.. then joe biden got into office and installed the most useless cabinet in us history. Now the adults are taking back over.

 

[ISUBryce]

Wow, this is great watching all the jealousy from these Democrat Libs.😂

You think the reaction to this is jealousy? I’m generally ranging from disbelief to gallows humor.

 

[jonesy5960]

Owning the libs definitely should be the first qualification of the secretary of defense.


lol.

This used to be a serious country. F——g clown show

Idiocracy. The sequel.

 

[IIowaFarmBoy]

FFS just stop. This isn't some golden boy that knows things others don't. HE's a guy that auditioned on trump state tv for a job.
It's interesting to know that now princeton and harvard are oks to use on your resume. Because for Obama and other democrats and Ivy league education is deemed unworthy by the right, until it suits them.

Just stop what? He likely wont understand logistics. About his education, I have no idea what got him there. Many leaders in our military are political.
The US military is the overall best and it is due to logistics. We do that well. The bar to be the best overall military is surprisingly low. Logistics...we are very good.

Not sure why anyone thinks a Trump Admin will be much different than the first Glad we know all about the Kennedy assasination and Hillary is locked up.

Every admin is dysfunctional to one degree or another.

 

[mnole03]

FFS just stop. This isn't some golden boy that knows things others don't. HE's a guy that auditioned on trump state tv for a job.
It's interesting to know that now princeton and harvard are oks to use on your resume. Because for Obama and other democrats and Ivy league education is deemed unworthy by the right, until it suits them.

His only experience managing anything resulted in him hiring his unqualified brother for a six figure job. He also cheated on his wife and knocked up the organization’s publicist.

 

[ft254]

He’s more than qualified and a million times better than Lost Austin.

Big time MAGA realism.

A Stupid TV news host with "military experience" more than qualified and better than a general.

 

[torbee]

His only experience managing anything resulted in him hiring his unqualified brother for a six figure job. He also cheated on his wife and knocked up the organization’s publicist.

Only the finest people, Part Deux

 

[ft254]

Just stop what? He likely wont understand logistics. About his education, I have no idea what got him there. Many leaders in our military are political.
The US military is the overall best and it is due to logistics. We do that well. The bar to be the best overall military is surprisingly low. Logistics...we are very good.

Not sure why anyone thinks a Trump Admin will be much different than the first Glad we know all about the Kennedy assasination and Hillary is locked up.

Every admin is dysfunctional to one degree or another.

His selections in 1.0 went down the drain. Mostly because of scandals but it still reflects on his poor judgement.

For odd reasons, voters forgot how unpopular he became at the end of his term. How they became sick of seeing him every day on TV making outlandish claims and statements.

 

[Tom Paris]

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Which one of those people was in charge of the DoD?

 

[Tom Paris]

Four year shitshow coming up and I'll be here for the entirety.

Only question is who the Dem President is in 2029 that is tasked with cleaning up the mess?
You know it's coming.

There isn't going to be a Democrat president.

 

[ericram]

Hopefully no more woke military.

military is the strongest it has been in history. maybe something is working. He wants to take it back 20 years.

 

[Finance85]

So he’s an elite. Lol. This is incredible.

You just redefined the word 'elite'. Voluntary service in the infantry, and 2 bronze stars. Wow. Just wow.

 

[Tom Paris]

You just redefined the word 'elite'. Voluntary service in the infantry, and 2 bronze stars. Wow. Just wow.

Of course THAT'S what you think. Man, maybe, just maybe it was the Ivy league schooling I was referring to.