Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American former Army National Guard officer, television presenter, and author who has served as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025. Hegseth studied politics at Princeton University, where he published for The Princeton Tory, a conservative student

Dec 1, 2024 · After the recent revelation that Pete Hegseth had secretly paid a financial settlement to a woman who had accused him of raping her in 2017, President-elect Donald Trump stood by his choice of...

Dec 2, 2024 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual...

20 hours ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday ordered a Pentagon-wide review of the physical fitness, body composition and grooming standards currently in place in the armed forces. Hegseth’s ...

28K likes, 491 comments - petehegseth on June 7, 2021: "Amazing vacation w/ the love on my life.".

3 days ago · US Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that his department "does not do climate change crap," but instead focuses on things like warfighting and training.

Aug 8, 2020 · ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Pete Hegseth and former Navy Seals swim across the Hudson River to honor veterans.

Aug 9, 2020 · 31K likes, 1,321 comments - petehegseth on August 9, 2020: "A few pictures from this year’s @gigofund SEAL Swim across the Hudson. Amazing day! Thanks for all the @foxandfriends viewers who sent in photos. 🇺🇸".

Jul 9, 2024 · I knew those white sand beaches!😍 Panama City Beach native here and HUGE @petehegseth supporter! So proud of you Pete! You'll make our military proud once again!! 🇺🇸 God bless y'all 🙌

Nov 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit, according...