Our new Defense Secretary.
Pete Hegseth, on why the troops love Trump.— TruthHammer4EVA (@TruthHammer4EVA) November 13, 2024
Meet our new Secretary of Defense Excellent pick!
Meet our new Secretary of Defense
Excellent pick! pic.twitter.com/kSqrtH9NiU
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 13, 2024
- Military Service: Hegseth served as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard, with deployments to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge for his service. Pete Hegseth
- Media Career: He is a co-host of “FOX & Friends Weekend” on Fox News Channel and has been a contributor to the network since 2014. The Famous Info
- Education: Hegseth earned a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University in 2003 and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2013. The Famous Info
- Advocacy Roles: He served as the executive director of Vets For Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America, organizations focused on veterans’ issues and policy advocacy. Wikipedia
- Authorship: Hegseth is a New York Times bestselling author, with works including “In the Arena” and “American Crusade.” Pete Hegseth
- Public Stance: Hegseth has been a vocal critic of “woke” policies within the military, advocating for a focus on meritocracy and combat readiness.Reuters
- Personal Life: He is married to Jennifer Rauchet, an executive producer at Fox News, and they have a blended family with seven children.Th Sun
What an upgrade!
Congratulations @PeteHegseth!! pic.twitter.com/L96Dgk7mId
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 13, 2024