President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense because he’s a combat veteran and change agent who isn’t afraid to take on the vital job of rebuilding the U.S. military from woke to lethal. He is the right person for the job, and I fully support him as our next secretary of defense.

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and an enlisted Navy veteran, I’ve seen clearly that we need a leader in the Pentagon who puts America’s national interests above all else. I’ve seen how the Biden-Harris administration pushed the DOD to prioritize wokeness over being the most lethal military force. They prioritized diversity quotas and bureaucracy over recruiting strong individuals ready to serve and protect our nation. The Biden-Harris administration put our national security and the safety of our troops at risk, and we need someone who understands the mission and is ready to deliver.

The status quo in Washington, D.C., has gone unchallenged for too long. The Pentagon, which failed seven consecutive annual financial audits, is the best example of a government that’s completely unaccountable to the American........

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