Jennifer Hegseth, formerly known as Jennifer Rauchet, is the spouse of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Before her marriage to Pete Hegseth in 2019, Jennifer was a producer for Fox & Friends, a morning show on Fox News.
In February 2025, Jennifer joined her husband on a tour of Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools in Europe, visiting institutions such as Patch Elementary, Brussels Unit School, and SHAPE Elementary. During these visits, she interacted with students and staff, engaging in discussions about their experiences and challenges.
However, Jennifer’s involvement in official military matters has recently attracted scrutiny. Reports indicate that she attended at least two high-level meetings with foreign military officials, including discussions at NATO headquarters and with UK Secretary of Defense John Healey, where sensitive information was reportedly discussed. This has raised concerns among legislators about the handling of classified information, as family members typically do not participate in such confidential meetings.