Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American politician, author, television host, and Army veteran who is serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since January 25, 2025, in the second administration of President Donald Trump.

6 days ago · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from Princeton

3 days ago · Pete Hegseth is United States secretary of defense (2025– ) and a former U.S. Army National Guard officer. Prior to his government service, he was an American TV personality who was a cohost of Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024, and while on the show he became known for his conservative views.

Jan 15, 2025 · Peter Brian Hegseth is an American TV host, writer, and former officer in the Army National Guard. Donald Trump, who will soon become president again, has said he plans to choose Hegseth as the next United States Secretary of Defense for his new team. Peter Brian Hegseth was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 6, 1980.

Jul 13, 2022 · Pete Hegseth Biography. Pete Hegseth is an American well-known author and Television host at FOX News Channel (FNC). Hegseth is also an Army National Guard officer. Before FNC, he was the former executive director of political advocacy groups Vets For Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America.

Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth, 44, has developed a close rapport with Trump, who also reportedly considered him for a post in his first administration. Hegseth has lobbied Trump to release service members accused of war crimes. Here are a few things to know about Hegseth.

Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American political commentator, television presenter, author and Army National Guard officer who has been the 29th United States Secretary of Defense since 2025.