Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing scrutiny over his past remarks about NATO and other issues. In his book, Hegseth called for NATO to be scrapped and remade, and criticized member nations for not paying their bills. He also questioned why Turkey, an Islamist country, is a member of NATO. Additionally, Hegseth dismissed the Geneva Conventions and argued for ignoring them in certain situations. Critics are also pointing out that Hegseth lacks senior military leadership or national security experience. He is also facing criticism for his views on women serving in combat and an allegation of sexual assault.