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FOX journalist, Pete Hegseth has a good relationship with President Trump. Hence, in 2019, Pete married his fiance, Jennifer Rauchet at one of President Trump’s golf clubs!

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Quick Facts of Pete Hegseth

Age:45 years 6 months
Birth Date:June 06, 1980
Full Name:Pete Hegseth
Net Worth:$3 million
Last Updated:February 22, 2023
Birth Place:Minnesota, USA
Horoscope (Sunshine):Gemini
Salary:$250k per annum
Height / How tall : 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m)
Ethnicity (Race):Caucasian
Nationality:American
Profession:Politician, Journalist
Father's Name:Brian Hegseth
Mother's Name:Penelope Hegseth
Education:Princeton University
Weight:77 Kg
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Hazel Blue
Lucky Number:3
Lucky Stone:Agate
Lucky Color:Yellow
Best Match for Marriage:Leo, Aquarius, Libra

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Official Website: Website
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Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, it's honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.
Military deployments have never been something to enjoy, but the consequence of the actions, the shared nature of the sacrifices, and the nobility of the cause are invigorating. To be clear, I'm not talking about the killing and the death
rather, the sense of purpose that pervades every action, reaction, and outcome.
Being a defense hawk and a budget hawk are not mutually exclusive.

Relationship Facts of Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth is married to Jennifer Rauchet.
He is father of Four (Gunner Hegseth, Boone Hegseth, Rex Hegseth, Gweny).
Pete Hegseth is not having an affair with anyone presently.
His sexual orientation is straight.

Everything you need to know about Pete Hegseth's Marital Life!

Pete Hegseth is married Jennifer Cunningham Hegseth in August 2019. Their wedding took place at one of 45th President Trump’s golf clubs.

His wife is a Fox Executive Producer and they together have a daughter Gweny born in 2017.

How many spouses does he have?

His first wife was Meredith Schwarz. Pete married Meredith in 2004. They stayed together for five years and they broke up in 2009.

After a year of his first divorce, he got married for the second time in 2010, to Samantha Hegseth.

The couple has four children, Gunner (2010), Boone (2012), and Rex. This relationship was going great but ended in  2017.

Talking about the reason for a second failed marriage, Pete was in an extramarital affair with his Fox Executive Producer, Jennifer. Jenn also has three kids from her previous relationship.

Relationships Timeline

Pete Hegseth was previously married to 

  • Samantha Deering Hegseth (2010 – 2017)
  • Meredith Schwartz (2005 – 2009)

Relationship Timeline

TypeTotalTime Duration
Married37 years

Pete Hegseth: Biography in Details

Who is Pete Hegseth?

Pete Hegseth is an American politician, author, and journalist. He is best known as a former executive director of Vets For Freedom.

Pete was a senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul with the Minnesota National Guard from 2011 to 2012.

Pete currently works as a FOX News Channel contributor and Senior Political Analyst. Furthermore, he has penned a book, IN THE ARENA.

How old is Pete Hegseth?

Pete Hegseth was born on June 6, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA as Peter Brian Hegseth. As of 2023, he is 42 years old. His nationality is American and he is of Caucasian heritage.

Pete Hegseth’s Parents

He is the son of American parents Penelope Hegseth, mother, and Brian Hegseth, father. Moreover, Pete grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota with his two younger brothers.

Pete Hegseth attended Forest Lake Area High School in Forest Lake, Minnesota. After that, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University in 2003.

Pete Hegseth: Professional Life, Career, Awards

Pete Hegseth began his career as a journalist while he was in university.

He was the editor of the Princeton Tory, a conservative student-run publication. Following graduation, Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer into the U.S. Army National Guard in 2003.

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Caption: Pete Hegseth and his wife (Source: Twitter)

In 2004, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He worked as an executive director of Vets For Freedom in the past.

Pete Hegseth has also worked as a senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul with the Minnesota National Guard in 2011 and 2012. He was formerly the CEO of Concerned Veterans for America.

Pete Hegseth was considered to head the United States Department of Veteran Affairs in the Trump administration, but major veterans’ groups objected and he was not selected for the post.

From 2007 to 2010, he was also a Fox News Channel military analyst and made multiple television appearances on the Fox News Channel, CNN, and MSNBC.

Pete Hegseth has also worked as the author of many editorials in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Post, and The Washington Times. He currently works as a FOX News Channel contributor.

Hegseth expressed strong support for President Trump’s decision to assassinate Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.

He said Democrats were “rooting for coronavirus to spread” in February 2020, as the COVID-19 epidemic expanded over the United States.

Since 2021, Pete Hegseth has been a regular guest on Unfiltered with Dan Bongino. “Count on a variant roughly every October, every two years,” Hegseth said, implying that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was concocted by Democrats to aid them in the 2022 midterm elections.

FOX news network as a contributor and TV host

Pete Hegseth is well-known for his work on the FOX News network as a contributor and TV host. After graduating from college in 2003, he began his career as an equities capital markets analyst and a commissioned infantry officer in the United States Army National Guard.

His battalion was thereafter sent to Guantanamo Bay, where he worked as an infantry platoon leader for the Minnesota National Guard.

The 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, and other notable divisions were in charge of his unit’s operations. During his tenure in Iraq, Pete was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

Hegseth, on the other hand, departed the US Army in 2013 and began appearing as a guest host and contributor on MSNBC and FOX News.

In 2014, Pete Hegseth was hired as a permanent contributor and employee by FOX News.

Pete Hegseth interviewed former President Donald Trump in September and was embroiled in a dispute in early 2015 when he accidentally whacked a West Point drummer with an ax.

Fortunately, the drummer only suffered minor injuries. However, he has been entangled in a number of disputes since he publicly blamed the Democrats for the spread of the coronavirus in early February 2020. Pete is a co-host on FOX & Friends and is one of the station’s top political analysts.

Net Worth of Pete Hegseth

As of 2023, this talented personality has an estimated net worth to be $3 million. He receives more than $250 thousand per annum.

Pete Hegseth House, Luxurious Mansion

Sources claim that Pete Hegseth lives in a luxurious mansion worth over $1612500 dollars in New York City.

However, more details about his house will be updated once it is confirmed available.

Rumors, Controversy

This TV host at present is not surrounded by any rumors or scandals.

How tall is Pete Hegseth?

Pete Hegseth has an attractive body with a tall height of 6 feet and weighs around 77 kg. His hair color is black and his eye color is Hazel blue.

Other information on his body measurement such as feet size, chest, biceps, etc. is unknown.

Pete Hegseth Tatoo, Tattoo Meaning

Pete Hegseth’s biceps, chest, and torso are covered in tattoos as of 2021. His first tattoo was a cross with a sword in the middle of his forearm, referencing Matthew 10:34.

In an interview, Hegseth stated that his tattoos convey his feelings and beliefs on a variety of political and personal subjects.

Social Media

Pete Hegseth is active on social media except for Facebook. He has over 298k followers on his Instagram account.

Likewise, his Twitter and Facebook accounts are missing at the moment.

Facts/Trivia

  • He is 42 years old as of 2023.
  • His zodiac sign is Gemini.
  • He spent his childhood in Wyoming, Minnesota.
  • He went to Iraq, Afghanistan & Cuba as Army National Guard.

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FAQs

What did Pete Hegseth do in the military?

  • He served as an infantry platoon leader and as a civil-military operations officer.

What does Pete Hegseth do?

  • He works as a TV host and writes books.

Did Pete hegseth go to college?

  • He lastly attended Harvard University.
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