The next secretary of defense? Pete Hegseth appearing on Fox & Friends, 2019. (more) Pete Hegseth American TV personality Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Peter Brian Hegseth Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 18, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts In full: Peter Brian Hegseth (Show more) Born: June 6, 1980, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. (Show more) Pete Hegseth (born June 6, 1980, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.) is an American TV personality and former U.S. Army National Guard officer who was a cohost of Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024, and while on the show he became known for his conservative views. He is a supporter of Donald Trump, and after Trump was elected to a second term as president in 2024, he named Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense. Hegseth grew up in Minnesota, and in 1999 he enrolled at Princeton University. There he played basketball, studied politics, and ...(100 of 587 words)

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