Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth (Peter Brian Hegseth) was born on June 6th, 1980 and is currently 45 years old. Pete Hegseth was born in Forest Lake, MN, USA. Hegseth attended Princeton University where he received a BA degree and Harvard University where he received an MPP degree.

Pete Hegseth is a Trump-era Secretary of Defense who was confirmed in the U.S. Senate in January 2025. Before taking on this role, he was a co-host of Fox & Friends, where he gained recognition for his outspoken support of Trump and right-wing perspectives.

Hegseth spent his childhood in Minnesota and, during his college years, studied politics, played basketball, and frequently contributed to the school’s conservative newspaper. After graduating, he joined the National Guard and served in Iraq, where he earned two Bronze Stars.

Following his unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in 2012, he secured a position at Fox News, which led to him co-hosting Fox & Friends Weekend. During that time, he was known for his fervent support of Trump.

In 2021, Hegseth faced controversy when his name was removed from the list of National Guard personnel assigned to provide security at Joe Biden's presidential inauguration. The issue arose from a Jerusalem tattoo that officials believed was associated with Christian nationalists.

Hegseth has often accused military generals of being leftists and has claimed that the military has been weakened by their focus on equity and diversity. He has also been a vocal supporter of pardoning soldiers convicted of committing war crimes.

In 2020, Pete Hegseth published Modern Warriors, a work that presents unfiltered and candid conversations about modern warriors. From flying in Afghanistan to the Mediterranean and the dusty streets of Iraq, he provides insights into the brutal and harrowing realities of war. Hegseth also addresses the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life and celebrates the contributions of these individuals in preserving Western freedoms.

In 2022, Hegseth published Battle for the American Mind, in which he delves into the audacious plan to neutralize the United States. He argues that despite the progressives' efforts, they are taking over America, and the only way to reverse this trend is to radically change children’s education. At its heart, the book discusses the current state of schools in the United States.

In 2024, Pete published The War on Warriors, in which he uncovers the deep roots of American dysfunction. As a former Army member, he reflects on a time when the military prioritized color blindness, competency, and lethality. He laments the loss of these values and meritocracy and criticizes the neglect of those in the military who get their hands dirty, cut through red tape, and take risks.

Pete Hegseth: Lists & Other Mentions

• Battle for the American Mind was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2022.
• The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2024.

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