The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the new head of the Pentagon.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense. The decision was made with a narrow margin, aided by the decisive vote of Vice President J.D. Vance.

According to reports from The Washington Post.

It is noted that the voting concluded with a tie of 50 to 50. Three Republicans joined the Democrats in opposing Hegseth's nomination. However, the crucial vote came from Vice President J.D. Vance.

"This is the second time in U.S. history that a Vice President's vote was needed to confirm a Cabinet official, and Republicans applauded when Vance entered the chamber," WP states.

According to sources from CNN, the Vice President will administer the oath of office to Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on the morning of January 25 at the White House.

Hegseth has pledged to restructure the department and streamline its bureaucracy. During his confirmation hearing, Hegseth told lawmakers that he aims to revive a "warrior culture" within the Pentagon.

Background. Previously, Mind reported that President-elect Donald Trump decided to appoint Pete Hegseth, a host at the Republican Fox News channel and a veteran of the American National Guard, as the Secretary of Defense. He is a veteran of the U.S. National Guard, having served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo (Cuba). He is known for his conservative views. In 2017, Hegseth was considered a potential candidate for the position of Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Trump administration. Hegseth supports a robust U.S. resistance against China and Iran but has not taken a clear stance on Russia. Regarding Ukraine, Pete Hegseth holds a relatively moderate position. He has expressed understanding for President Volodymyr Zelensky's efforts to defend his country but criticized Biden for his assistance to Ukraine, stating that he "is spending billions for Ukraine while ignoring problems at home."