President-elect Donald Trump'sselection of Pete Hegseth as U.S. defense secretary was met on Wednesday with surprise at the Pentagon and bewilderment among some European allies, but some Republican lawmakers rallied around the Fox News host.

"The View" hosts criticize Trump's pick of Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, citing his views on women in combat and lack of government experience.

The latest round of announcements brings us someone entirely new and from well outside the military-industrial complex to head the Department of Defense. In a brilliant and unconventional move, President-elect Trump has selected Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense.