President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to pick Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his defense secretary has sparked backlash within the Beltway, confounding Democrats and even causing some Republicans to question the choice.

The selection of Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran, came as a surprise to those who were expecting a nominee with more defense or foreign policy experience.

“Wow,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said when asked by The Hill about the appointment Tuesday night. “I’m just surprised because the names that I’ve heard for secretary of defense have not included him.”

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