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Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense since 2025. Former Fox News host and Army National Guard officer.
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Pete Hegseth was a Fox News host (2014-2025) before becoming Secretary of Defense. No prior defense acquisition or Pentagon management experience.
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| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
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| Employed by | Department of Defense | Pete Hegseth serves as Secretary of Defense since January 2025 | Editorial |
| Worked for | Fox News | Pete Hegseth was a Fox News host (2014-2025) before becoming Secretary of Defense. No prior defense acquisition or Pentagon management experience. | Editorial |