New U.S. Defense Secretary Emphasizes 'Peace Through Strength'

Pete Hegseth, the new U.S. Secretary of Defense, on Saturday, February 25, in his first message to the armed forces of the United States, emphasized prioritizing American interests and described their mission as establishing 'peace through strength.' The new U.S. Defense Secretary stated that achieving this goal is possible through three means: 'restoring a warrior spirit,' 'rebuilding the armed forces,' and 're-establishing deterrence.' According to him, the standards for the U.S. armed forces will be 'high, uncompromising, and clear.' Pete Hegseth added that the capabilities of the U.S. armed forces will align with threats against the country, and the United States will continue to have the strongest military force in the world. The new Defense Secretary further stated that Washington will cooperate with its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region to counter the aggressions of 'Communist China' and will support Donald Trump's priority of ending support 'responsibly.' Mr. Hegseth emphasized, 'We will support our allies, and our enemies are aware of this policy.' In conclusion, referring to his love for the United States and the oath he took to defend the Constitution, he said that the U.S. armed forces will fulfill Mr. Trump's objective of confronting wars and threats and 'if necessary, defeating and destroying our enemies.' Pete Hegseth's presence, Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Department of Defense, received Senate confirmation, emphasizing deterrence and preventing war.