Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American government official and former television personality who has served as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025.

Jan 6, 2026 · Pete Hegseth is the U.S. secretary of defense (2025– ) and a former U.S. Army National Guard officer. Prior to his government service, he was an American TV personality …

Jan 5, 2026 · About The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the secretary of war. He was sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025, as the 29th secretary of defense before the department's name was changed …

Jun 12, 2025 · Secretary of Defense 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 …

2 days ago · Pete Hegseth soon concludes his attention-grabbing first year as Defense secretary. The Defense secretary has implemented numerous actions in an effort to move the military …

Dec 4, 2025 · View CNN’s Fast Facts on Pete Hegseth and learn more about the US Secretary of Defense.

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to lead the Pentagon and the 1.3 million active …

Sep 30, 2025 · Pete Hegseth is the 29th secretary of war, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025. A graduate of Princeton University in 2003, Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Army …

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate.

After leaving active military service, Hegseth transitioned into veterans’ advocacy and political activism. He served as the executive director of Vets for Freedom, an organization that …