To clarify...Cao would be Deputy Sec of Def
Hegseth would be Sec of Def
Hegseth fascinating on a lot of levels and gives some insight into the purpose of those filling the roles.
We are getting back to first principles.
What was the DoD before it was the DoD? The Department of War. Don't be surprised if we see a split in the DoD between the offensive and the defensive functions.
Pete has 2 passions, that I think are very interesting:
1. Veteran health: not only do we need to take much better care of our warriors, we need them to recover and get back in the battle. Right now, we do a horrific job of that on the edges.
2. Education: Pete is a huge proponent of Classical Christian education and a harsh critic of the public school. The connection to defense here is what intrigues me.
You could certainly argue that our greatest threat is not external but internal. That starts with populace largely infected by the parasitic woke mind virus, that rejects the fundamental foundations of truth: there is a God, Jesus Christ is Lord which led to the innovation and determined mindset that is America.
Looking at Education as a core part of "Defense" is really interesting and gives insight into the scope of understanding by Trump and those around him. Huge reforms on the way.