Donald Trumpannounced that he has pickedFox NewshostPete Hegsethto serve as his secretary of defense.
TheFox & Friendstelevision personality is an Army veteran and joined the company as a contributor in 2014.
Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First.
Pete Hegseth at Fox News studios on Aug. 9, 2019, in New York City.John Lamparski/Getty Images
The report was later confirmed byCNN.
Trump pardoned Golsteyn 2019, leading to the dropping of all charges.
This article was updated on Nov. 12 at 11:44 p.m.
ET to include a statement from Fox News Media and a quote from Politico.
