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(News) – defense secretary nominated Pete Hegseth “Got some big shoes to fill” If confirmed, former NATO top allied commander Gen. Wesley Clark said on “News Now.”
“I think it is The President’s election. That’s our system,” the retired four-star general said ahead of Friday’s Senate vote.
“I think the senior ranks of the military will do the best they can to work with whatever officer or leader is assigned above them,” Clark added.
Hegseth, a Fox News Personality and former combat veteranfaces Claims of excessive drinking and aggressive acts against women. He is denied all allegations.
Detractors of the 44-year-old nominee also point to his inexperience and Department of Defense‘s massive budget as a discrepancy.
“Pete Hegseth has to prove himself,” Clark said. “He has to earn their respect. Having the office is one thing, but actually doing the job is another.”
If confirmed, as Clark believes is likely, what matters most to Hegseth is who he works with — preferably those with more bureaucratic experience.
“He needs to have people around him that he trusts who have that experience,” Clark added. “Because you’re managing a huge amount of bureaucracy … it requires attention to detail and management ability.”
News Joe Khalil andJeff Arnold contributed to this story.
