The host of Fox & Friends were just as shocked as the rest of the political media world to learn that President-elect Donald Trump has nominated their now-former colleague Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.

"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.

Hegseth, 44, has developed a close rapport with Trump, who also reportedly considered him for a post in his first administration. Hegseth has lobbied Trump to release service members accused of war crimes.