Pete Hegseth serves as the 29th United States Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump. Born on June 6, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hegseth has a distinguished background in both military service and media. He holds degrees from Princeton University and Harvard University. His military career includes deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning him multiple honors such as the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Before his current role, Hegseth was a prominent television personality, co-hosting “Fox & Friends Weekend” from 2017 to 2024. He has authored several books, including “American Crusade” and “The War on Warriors.”
In January 2025, Hegseth was appointed Secretary of Defense. However, his tenure has recently been marred by a significant security breach. Senior Trump administration officials, including Hegseth, accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a Signal group chat discussing sensitive military plans concerning Yemen.
This inadvertent inclusion led to bipartisan criticism and calls for Hegseth’s resignation. Hegseth has denied that war plans were shared but acknowledged the authenticity of the messages. The National Security Council is currently investigating the incident.
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