# Hegseth’s Defense Pick Under Fire | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-04T13:21:46+00:00
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Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Secretary of Defense has ignited fierce debate, with critics slamming his lack of experience managing a 2-million-person military and questioning his outdated “warrior ethos” in an era demanding tech-savvy leadership. As the war he champions stalls into a costly, strategic dead end, dragging down troops, depleting resources, and damaging infrastructure, Senator Dan Sullivan—Alaska’s pro-Hegseth vote—remains conspicuously silent. The fallout? Voters are being asked to hold elected officials accountable at the ballot box. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af7ac4f65fdf8217

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