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as posted by the channelThe US army vet shook off controversy to be confirmed as Defense Secretary in a tight confirmation hearing.
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The US Army veteran served in Iraq and Afghanistan and has divisive views on the US military.
Despite accusations of alcohol-related misdemeanours and alleged mistreatment of women, the ex-Fox News host was confirmed in his new role via a very tight vote in the senate.
So who is Pete Hegseth, the man picked by Donald Trump to run the most powerful military in the world?
Freddie Hayward, New Statesman US correspondent, explains he is a Trump loyalist who will allow the president to use the military "for his own ends".
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