Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump’s defence secretary

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, center, attends the Commander in Chief Ball (AP/Alex Brandon)

Pete Hegseth has been narrowly confirmed as Donald Trump’s defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behaviour as Mr Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role atop the US military.