In a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, emphasized the need for a warrior culture over bureaucracy in the Pentagon. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran, argued that the U.S. military won World War II with just seven four-star generals, contrasting this with today’s larger number of generals and fewer victories. He criticized the administrative bloat, suggesting that the military needs more warfighters empowered at the lower levels rather than more bureaucracy at the top. Hegseth’s nomination comes at a time when trust in institutions, including the military, is decreasing. Despite his lack of extensive executive experience, his views on reducing “woke” policies and focusing on meritocracy resonated with some senators. The Pentagon oversees a workforce of over 3.5 million and has an annual budget exceeding $900 billion. Hegseth’s hearing highlighted debates over military culture, diversity policies, and the qualifications needed to lead such a vast organization.
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