Ex-Fox host ‘stunned’ by Trump’s Pete Hegseth appointment: ‘Yes he’s a veteran… and?’

Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson is speaking out after President-elect Donald Trump appointed one of her ex-colleagues as his secretary of defense.

Hegseth’s appointment has triggered leftists into a predictable meltdown as they determine him to be unworthy of the role. Carlson spoke out against Hegseth on X, appearing to undermine the work he’s done at Fox as “silly diner interviews.”

“From silly diner interviews on Weekend Fox and Friends to Secretary of Defense? I never thought I’d say I’m stunned about any pick after the election but nominating Pete Hegseth for this incredibly important role? Yes he’s a veteran … and?” she wrote.

From silly diner interviews on Weekend Fox and Friends to Secretary of Defense? I never thought I’d say I’m stunned about any pick after the election but nominating Pete Hegseth for this incredibly important role? Yes he’s a veteran … and? https://t.co/YWBwLJsnR8

— Gretchen Carlson (@GretchenCarlson) November 13, 2024

X users jumped to the comments:

Pete does so much work with vets, homeless vets etc behind the scenes…he’s an AWESOME pick.

— Molly Martinez (@MollyDiamond28) November 13, 2024

From @mallen20243
Here’s your answer, Gretchen:

Princeton grad Harvard
Post grad, Masters
US Army, 101st Airborne
Major. Combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
2 Bronze Stars
2 Commendation Medals
Combat infantry badge.
Years of veterans advocacy

— Pam Besteder (@pambesteder) November 13, 2024

Sec Def. Austin disappeared for several days and no one noticed. He was a Raytheon bomb salesman prior to his appointment. I’ll take the outsider all day.

— Chris LaBerge (@Berge1La) November 13, 2024

He went to Princeton and Harvard, served 20 years in the military, and in 2 wars. That’s a little more than “silly diner interviews.”

— Florida Mama (@nickberoxbe1989) November 13, 2024

Just as an fyi, you come across as being petty and hostile. I like and support you, but do you realize how partisan and non-credible you’ve become? Because you have

— PenitentThief (@ThiefPenitent) November 13, 2024

Wow!! How demeaning and condescending. Wouldn’t characterize someone this way if they were a woman.

— Gigi (@smcdermont) November 13, 2024

And your expertise to make this opinion valid is in what? Did you serve, were you an Army Ranger who did tours in the Middle East? Do have degrees from Ivy League schools. Please spare me your opinion on a topic you know nothing about.

— TT1023 (@TT102351) November 13, 2024

Silly diner interviews with the plain ole American citizens! You people are shameless

— Real Carolinagurl (@carolinagurl68) November 13, 2024

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