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Pete Hegseth‘s nomination by Donald Trump for U.S. Secretary of Defense has sparked quite a bit of chatter … especially regarding the Fox News host’s aim — or lack thereof.

Footage from Pete’s early Fox News days has resurfaced amid news of his big nomination … showing the Army National Guard officer participating in an axe-throwing contest against then-costar Clayton Morris on “Fox & Friends.” Despite Pete’s military training, he struggles to make contact with the target … instead striking an innocent bystander with the tool.

Check it out … Pete stands directly in front of a wooden platform with a large target situated on top. Pete throws the axe at the bullseye, but it doesn’t even make contact … instead flying above and hitting a member of a drum corps standing on the other side.

Pete clearly doesn’t realize his axe made contact with someone … as he reacts by playfully shrugging to the camera.

Here’s hoping Pete’s aim is far better when he’s responsible for lobbing any possible missiles in the future.

President-elect Trump feels confident in Pete’s abilities, nonetheless. DT announced his Secretary of Defense nomination decision Tuesday, praising Pete as “tough, smart and a true believer in America First.”

He continued … “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.”