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Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'

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Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary on Saturday morning .

The former Fox News host promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.

He thanked Vice President JD Vance , who oversaw the swearing-in ceremony and whose deciding vote on Friday got his nomination over the line.

The Senate was deadlocked at 50-50 with three Republicans joining Democrats in opposing the nomination.