Before you trumples dismiss the article because it was published by MSNBC, consider who the author is. A former RNC operative who vetted Hegseth in 2016 for a position in trump's admin.
What I learned after helping vet Pete Hegseth for the RNC in 2016
By Justin M. Higgins, former senior opposition researcher for the 2016 RNC
Conservatives vying to win favor with MAGA world have already begun spinning this Trump Cabinet selection as a home-run pick. Trump’s communications director recently defended Hegseth after reports surfaced of a 2017 sexual assault allegation, insisting he is “extremely qualified” for the role. (Authorities cited a police report for “an alleged sexual assault;” Hegseth did not face charges, and his attorney denied the allegations, according to NBC News). But much like Hegseth’s handwashing claims, they are almost certainly lying to themselves and their audience about his qualification for a role in the administration, presumably to win favor with Trump and his cadre of sycophants.
Eight additional years spent at Fox News has not made him any more qualified to run the Department of Defense.
Upon a close review of Hegseth’s qualifications, I think he was likely chosen because he seems willing to say and do anything Trump wants, has expressed favorable views on war crimes, and because Trump thinks he looks and sounds good on TV. Unfortunately, these Trump-friendly qualities also position him as perhaps one of the least qualified picks for secretary of defense we’ve seen.
I should know because in 2016, I vetted Hegseth while working at the Republican National Committee (RNC), when Trump’s team was considering him for under secretary roles at the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
According to my professional assessment at the time, Hegseth was unqualified for the more junior positions he was being considered for in 2016, and eight additional years spent at Fox News has not made him any more qualified to run the Department of Defense, an organization with 2 million employees, and one that regularly interacts with foreign military leaders and is critical to our national security and global standing.
The Fox News personality represents an empty vessel that sounds and acts tough on TV. It’s not hard to imagine what about that appeals to Donald Trump.
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It should be noted the author's assessment was made before Pete was accused of sexual assault. Not exactly a feather in his cap since the first time he was vetted for lessor positions. Unless, that is, the guy who is hiring you has been accused of sexual misconduct 26 times.
There is absolutely no distinguishing characteristic making Hegseth qualified to run the DoD. Thousands of people have a similar military background. But those folks couldn't be seen on Faux stroking the ego of Baby Donald.