Pete Hegseth has been selected by President-elect Trump as his Secretary of Defense.

“I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his life as a warrior for the troops and for the country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement.

A spokesperson for Fox News released the following statement:

“Pete Hegseth has been an exceptional host on FOX & Friends and FOX Nation for nearly a decade and a bestselling author for FOX News Books. His insights and analysis, especially on the military, resonated deeply with our viewers and made the program a great success that it is today. We are extremely proud of his work at FOX News and wish him continued success in Washington.”