Pete Hegseth (American Television Presenter) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Television Presenter, Author, Army National Guard Officer
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	06/06/1980
Age	45 years
Birthplace	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Latest News about Pete Hegseth

05/09/2025

The U.S. Department of Defense was officially renamed to the Department of War, with Pete Hegseth continuing in his role as the head of the newly renamed department. This marked a significant administrative change in the structure of the U.S. military establishment.

25/01/2025

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense after being confirmed by the Senate in a narrow 51-50 vote on January 24, 2025. The former Fox News host and Army National Guard Major took office following his nomination by President Donald Trump in late 2024.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name

Peter Brian Hegseth

Military Career

Service/Branch	United States Army
Rank	Major
Service Years	2003-2024
Unit	Minnesota Army National Guard
Military Decorations	Combat Infantryman Badge Bronze Star (Two Times) Army Commendation Medal (Two Times) National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Expert Infantryman Badge Joint Commendation Medal

Government Service

Position	Secretary of War
Previous Title	Secretary of Defense
Sworn In	25/01/2025
Department Name Change	05/09/2025

Physical Stats & More

Height	6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye Color	Hazel Green
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Forest Lake Area High School, Minnesota
College/University	Princeton University, New Jersey John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Degrees	Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Princeton University (1999-2003) Master of Public Policy from John F. Kennedy School of Government (2009-2013)

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Ethnicity	Norwegian
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Political Inclination	Republican
Hobbies	Travelling Trekking
Tattoos	On Right Chest: Jerusalem Cross Tattoo On Right Hand On Right Forearm On Right Bicep

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Affairs/Girlfriends

Samantha Deering
Jennifer Rauchet

Marriage Dates

First Wife	2004
Second Wife	2010
Third Wife	19/08/2019

Family

Father	Brian Hegseth
Mother	Penelope Hegseth
Siblings	Philip Hegseth Nathaniel Hegseth
Spouse	Meredith Schwarz (m.2004 - div.2009) Samantha Deering (m.2010 - div.2018) Jennifer Rauchet (m.2019)
Children	Gunner (from second wife) Bonne (from second wife) Rex (from second wife) Kenzie (from third wife) Jackson (from third wife) Luke (from third wife) Gwen (from third wife) Ridge (from third wife)

Career

Overview	Pete Hegseth has built a multifaceted career spanning military service, politics, media, and government. He began his military journey as an infantry officer commissioned through Princeton University's ROTC program and served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, with active-duty deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay. He transitioned to veterans advocacy, serving as executive director of Vets for Freedom and CEO of Concerned Veterans for America before leaving in 2016 following allegations of personal misconduct. As a television presenter, he hosted Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024 and appeared on Fox Nation programs including The Miseducation of America and Battle in the Holy Land. In January 2025, he was confirmed as the 29th Secretary of Defense and continues to serve as Secretary of War following the department's name change in September 2025.
Notable Events	Participated actively in conservative politics during his time at Princeton University. Commenced military service with the New Jersey National Guard in 2004. Served in Iraq and Afghanistan, taking on various leadership roles. Joined Fox News in 2014 and became a recognized media figure. Named by Donald Trump as a potential Secretary of Defense in late 2024. Graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard. Served in multiple staff positions in the National Guard and completed tours in Guantanamo Bay. Joined Fox News in 2014 as a contributor and became a recognized media figure. Became co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend in January 2017. Hosted Fox Nation programs including The Miseducation of America (2022-2023) and Battle in the Holy Land (2019-2023). Authored The War on Warriors (2024), a New York Times bestseller. Named by Donald Trump as nominee for Secretary of Defense in late 2024. Confirmed as the 29th Secretary of Defense on 24/01/2025 in a 51-50 Senate vote. Sworn in as Secretary of Defense on 25/01/2025. Department of Defense renamed to Department of War on 05/09/2025. Commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from Princeton University in 2003. Earned a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2013. Served as executive director of Vets for Freedom, an organization supporting continued military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Became CEO of Concerned Veterans for America, a conservative advocacy group. Left his position as CEO of Concerned Veterans for America in 2016 following allegations of personal misconduct. Left the Individual Ready Reserve in January 2024.

Overview

Pete Hegseth has built a multifaceted career spanning military service, politics, media, and government. He began his military journey as an infantry officer commissioned through Princeton University's ROTC program and served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, with active-duty deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay. He transitioned to veterans advocacy, serving as executive director of Vets for Freedom and CEO of Concerned Veterans for America before leaving in 2016 following allegations of personal misconduct. As a television presenter, he hosted Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024 and appeared on Fox Nation programs including The Miseducation of America and Battle in the Holy Land. In January 2025, he was confirmed as the 29th Secretary of Defense and continues to serve as Secretary of War following the department's name change in September 2025.

Notable Events

Participated actively in conservative politics during his time at Princeton University.
Commenced military service with the New Jersey National Guard in 2004.
Served in Iraq and Afghanistan, taking on various leadership roles.
Joined Fox News in 2014 and became a recognized media figure.
Named by Donald Trump as a potential Secretary of Defense in late 2024.
Graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Served in multiple staff positions in the National Guard and completed tours in Guantanamo Bay.
Joined Fox News in 2014 as a contributor and became a recognized media figure.
Became co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend in January 2017.
Hosted Fox Nation programs including The Miseducation of America (2022-2023) and Battle in the Holy Land (2019-2023).
Authored The War on Warriors (2024), a New York Times bestseller.
Named by Donald Trump as nominee for Secretary of Defense in late 2024.
Confirmed as the 29th Secretary of Defense on 24/01/2025 in a 51-50 Senate vote.
Sworn in as Secretary of Defense on 25/01/2025.
Department of Defense renamed to Department of War on 05/09/2025.
Commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from Princeton University in 2003.
Earned a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2013.
Served as executive director of Vets for Freedom, an organization supporting continued military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Became CEO of Concerned Veterans for America, a conservative advocacy group.
Left his position as CEO of Concerned Veterans for America in 2016 following allegations of personal misconduct.
Left the Individual Ready Reserve in January 2024.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Held a position on the National Review as a contributor from 2008 to 2016.
2. Supported Donald Trump's campaign following endorsements of other candidates during the 2016 primaries.
3. Faced allegations of sexual assault in 2017, which he denied, claiming it was a consensual encounter.
4. Involved in a controversy for remarks made about The New York Times in 2018, sparking further media discussion.
5. Wrote multiple books addressing political issues and historical perspectives, with some being nominated for awards.
6. Graduated as valedictorian of Forest Lake Area High School.
7. Served as executive director of Vets for Freedom, an organization supporting continued military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
8. Left his position as CEO of Concerned Veterans for America in 2016 following allegations of personal misconduct.
9. Ran for U.S. Senate representing Minnesota in 2012 but dropped out before the party primary.
10. Frequently interviewed prominent political figures, including former President Donald Trump, on Fox News.
11. Known for strong conservative viewpoints on military policy, nationalism, and American culture.
12. Authored five books throughout his career.
13. Spearheaded initiatives as executive director of Vets for Freedom to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, including advocacy for the Veterans Choice Act.

Pete Hegseth Television Presenter, Author, Army National Guard Officer American Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States