President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, positioning the Army combat veteran and Fox News host at the helm of the Pentagon. Trump praised Hegseth’s lifelong dedication to the U.S. military and his commitment to the “America First” agenda. “Pete Hegseth has spent his entire life as a warrior for our troops and our country,” Trump said in a statement. “He is tough, smart, and a true believer in America First. With Pete at the helm, our military will be stronger than ever, and America’s enemies are on notice: we will never back down.” READ: Flo…