The Secretary of Defense is a high-ranking official in the United States government responsible for overseeing the Department of Defense (DoD), which is tasked with managing the country’s military forces and ensuring national security. The Secretary is a member of the President’s Cabinet and serves as the principal defense policy advisor to the President. This position involves making critical decisions regarding military strategy, defense budgets, personnel matters, and international military relations. The Secretary of Defense plays a key role in shaping U.S. defense policy and often represents the military interests of the United States both domestically and internationally. This role is pivotal in determining U.S. military operations and readiness, as well as in addressing issues related to security and defense on a global scale. The Secretary of Defense is typically appointed by the President and must be confirmed by the Senate.
Political commentator and former Army combat veteran, Pete Hegseth, was appointed Secretary of Defense on November 12 under the Trump administration. With his new role, Hegseth is expected to advocate…