Pete Hegseth Age, Wiki and Bio

Pete Hegseth

Quick Info

ProfessionTelevision Presenter, Author, Army National Guard Officer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth06/06/1980
Age45 years
BirthplaceMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Bio/Wiki

Full NamePeter Brian Hegseth
Military Career
Service/BranchUnited States Army
RankMajor
Service Years2003-present
UnitMinnesota 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

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolForest 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

ReligionChristianity
EthnicityNorwegian
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationRepublican
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Trekking
Tattoos
  • On Right Chest: Jerusalem Cross Tattoo
  • On Right Hand
  • On Right Forearm
  • On Right Bicep

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Samantha Deering
  • Jennifer Rauchet
Marriage Dates
First Wife2004
Second Wife2010
Third Wife17/08/2019

Family

FatherBrian Hegseth
MotherPenelope Hegseth
Siblings
  • Philip Hegseth
  • Nathaniel Hegseth
Spouse
First WifeMeredith Schwarz (m.2004 - div.2009)
Second WifeSamantha Deering (m.2010 - div.2017)
Third WifeJennifer Rauchet (m.2019)
Children
Sons
  • Gunner (from second wife)
  • Bonne (from second wife)
  • Rex (from second wife)
  • Kenzie (from third wife)
  • Jackson (from third wife)
  • Luke (from third wife)
Daughters
  • Gwen (from third wife)
  • Ridge (from third wife)

Career

OverviewPete Hegseth has built a multifaceted career spanning military service, politics, and media. He began his military journey as an infantry platoon leader and has held notable positions within the Minnesota Army National Guard. Alongside his military career, he has also made significant contributions as a television presenter and author. He started hosting 'Fox & Friends' in 2017 and has worked with several news channels.
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.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/petehegseth/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/PeteHegseth
Twitterhttps://x.com/PeteHegseth
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/petehegseth/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Held a position on the National Review as a contributor from 2008 to 2016.
Supported Donald Trump's campaign following endorsements of other candidates during the 2016 primaries.
Faced allegations of sexual assault in 2017, which he denied, claiming it was a consensual encounter.
Involved in a controversy for remarks made about The New York Times in 2018, sparking further media discussion.
Wrote multiple books addressing political issues and historical perspectives, with some being nominated for awards.

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