Trump nominates Army Major Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, a major in the Army National Guard, served as Secretary of Defense. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for his service in Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. In the first Trump administration, he advocated for the pardoning of service members accused of war crimes.

What significant action did Hegseth advocate for during the Trump administration?

What was the nature of the accusations against the service members Hegseth sought to pardon?