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 currently serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since January 25, 2025, in the second administration of President Donald Trump.

Dec 5, 2024 · Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Dec 4, 2024 · WASHINGTON − A leading 2024 GOP primary foe could become Donald Trump's military chief. The president-elect has nominated former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary but is...

Dec 4, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing embattled defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to two sources familiar with the...

Dec 4, 2024 · Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the BBC's partner CBS News reported, after Hegseth's nomination came under intense scrutiny.

5 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

Dec 6, 2024 · The President-elect’s stated commitment to Hegseth comes as Florida’s Governor is seen as a better bet on a prediction market.

Dec 4, 2024 · Pete Hegseth launched a public campaign on Wednesday to shore up faltering support for his selection as defense secretary, saying in a high-profile interview that President-elect Donald J....

Dec 3, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is considering nominating Republican presidential rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as Defense secretary, according to two people familiar with the situation. DeSantis...

Dec 4, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his pick for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Florida) as Hegseth faces...