Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American author, former 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.

8 hours ago · Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Personal Birth date: June 6, 1980 Birth place: Minneapolis, Minnesota Birth name: Peter Brian Hegseth Father: Brian Hegseth ...

21 hours ago · Pete Hegseth (born June 6, 1980, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.) is the U.S. secretary of defense (2025– ) in the Republican administration of Pres. Donald Trump.

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump selects Fox News host Pete Hegseth, a Minnesota native with military background, as Secretary of Defense. Learn about his academic achievements and political...

Nov 18, 2024 · Trump has tapped “Fox and Friends” host Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense. While he’s known to most of America as a Fox News personality, here are seven things we learned from the...

Jan 27, 2025 · Hegseth said his role as the 29th secretary of defense is "the most important deployment of my life." Hailing from Minnesota, Hegseth graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and earned a master's degree from Harvard University in 2013. He has led organizations advocating for veterans, served as a Fox News host and published several books.

Hegseth was born on June 6, 1980, [4] in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Brian, a basketball coach, and Penny Hegseth. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] He was raised in nearby Forest Lake [ 8 ] and is of Norwegian descent on both sides of the family. [ 9 ]

Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth, 44, who grew up in Forest Lake, Minn., is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship...

Nov 14, 2024 · Pete Hegseth, the former major in the military who grew up in Forest Lake and served in the Minnesota National Guard, was nominated this week by President-elect Donald Trump to be the secretary of defense in his cabinet when he takes office in January.

Nov 20, 2024 · One analyst says Pete Hegseth, a Minnesota native and combat veteran, might not be a bad choice since he wants to 'shake up' the Pentagon.