Trump’s Cabinet 2024
Segment # 264
The Republicans will control the Senate, the House, and the Executive Branch, so Trump will be able to get whomever he wants on his team. So far his picks are all talented bright experienced people that know government and totally support Trump’s vision. Trump’s selection for Secretary of Defense was totally unexpected; and, therefore, interesting.
Pete Hegseth is a prominent American television personality, author, and military veteran. Born on June 6, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hegseth has built a multifaceted career spanning media, politics, and military service
Military Career
Hegseth served as an Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard, deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay
Hegseth was awarded two Bronze Stars during his time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army National Guard officer. He received his first Bronze Star for his service in Iraq. Hegseth deployed to Baghdad and Samarra, where he served as an infantry platoon leader and later as a civil-military operations officer. His second Bronze Star was likely awarded for his service in Afghanistan. In 2012, Hegseth deployed to Afghanistan with the Minnesota Army National Guard, where he acted as a senior counterinsurgency instructor at the Counterinsurgency Training Center in Kabul. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone. While the exact actions that led to Hegseth's Bronze Stars are not detailed in the search results, these medals indicate significant contributions during his deployments. In addition to his Bronze Stars, Hegseth also received the Combat Infantryman Badge and two Army Commendation Medals for his service overseas. He began his military career after graduating from Princeton University in 2003
Education
Hegseth holds a bachelor's degree in politics from Princeton University and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. . Notably, he later mailed his Harvard degree back to the university
Media Career
Currently, Hegseth is a co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend on the FOX News Channel. He joined FOX News as a contributor in 2014 and has since become a regular commentator on various programs. On FOX Nation, he hosts several series, including "Modern Warriors," "Battle in the Holy Land," and "The MisEducation of America"
Author and Speaker
Hegseth is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His recent book, "Battle for the American Mind" (2022), spent over twelve weeks on the bestseller list, including four consecutive weeks at #1. He is also a sought-after speaker, known for his powerful and well-delivered messages
Political Involvement
In 2012, Hegseth unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. He has been involved with conservative advocacy groups, serving as CEO for Concerned Veterans for America
Personal Life
Hegseth resides in Middle Tennessee with his wife Jenny and their seven children. . He has been married three times, with his current marriage to Jennifer Rauchet beginning in August 2019. .
Recent Developments
As of November 13, 2024, Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense. This nomination has sparked discussions about Hegseth's qualifications and his stance on various military and foreign policy issues.