People Can't Stop Watching This Unearthed Clip Of Trump's Defense Pick Hitting A Man With An Axe On Live TV

    I can't believe I've never seen this before.

    Matt Stopera
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    It's only been a week, but President-elect Donald Trump has already begun filling roles in his new administration's cabinet.

    Donald Trump will reportedly choose Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, making him the first Latino to serve in the role. pic.twitter.com/ipAfD3JSyw

    — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 12, 2024
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    On Tuesday, he announced Pete Hegseth would be his Secretary of Defense.

    Trump has named Pete Hegseth--TV host, author and veteran--to be his Secretary of Defense.

    Confirmation hearings should be interesting. pic.twitter.com/oNQ9a97Dze

    — Gregory Brew (@gbrew24) November 13, 2024
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    Pete Hegseth is a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran. Trump chose him as his Secretary of Defense pick because he's "tough" and a big supporter of the "America First" agenda.

    Pete Hegseth in a checkered suit, patterned tie, and pocket square, holding a microphone at an event
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    But we're not here to talk about Hegseth's qualifications; we're here to talk about an unearthed 2015 clip of him hitting a drummer with an axe on a live Fox & Friends segment. Yep, for real.

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    Here's the clip:

    here’s pete hegseth, fox news host and trump’s pick for secretary of defense, nearly killing a drummer with an axe on live TV pic.twitter.com/b1RHmVz6vZ https://t.co/qkpekjqnIQ

    — Marlow Stern (@MarlowNYC) November 13, 2024
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    As someone who is terminally online, I truly can't believe I have never seen this clip before.

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    For those wondering, the drummer was okay!

    Three marching band drummers in uniform perform outdoors, each playing a snare drum
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    He posted on Facebook, "I was hit by an axe while performing a drum solo live on National TV…..words I never imagined saying! This happened last Sunday and I have been reluctant to post but starting to receive inquiries from concerned family and friends. I am thankful to God that the double sided blade only hit broadside on the outer elbow with significant impact and a couple of cuts as it fell along my wrist. It could have been much worse or fatal."

    Nonetheless, the drummer still sued, but it's not clear what happened beyond that.

    Three drummers in matching uniforms play snare drums outdoors, forming a line. They perform in an urban setting with cars in the background
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    Either way, I think it's safe to say that nobody should be throwing axes in public places, period.

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