and trading on his (supposedly) good looks to get by.

That's why he never rose into ANY real position of power or authority... that is until trump "fell in love" with him on Fox. He elevated him so far past his limited skillset in spite of a lifetime of failures and drunkenness and look what he'sdone now!

It is surprising given trump's notorious dislike of alcohol and drug use. Hegseth must have kissed more than just his @$$ to get that nomination. What he's done to KEEP his job must be beyond even that!