Boots, Books, and Now the Big Chair.
Pete Hegseth served in the Army National Guard with deployments to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He earned a Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. After his military service, he became a commentator and co-host at Fox News, known for sharp takes on faith, family, and national pride.
In 2025, he was appointed as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense. Now, he’s traded the studio for the Pentagon, where his background as a soldier and cultural voice shapes national defense policy. Some call him polarizing, but he’s clear about what he believes — and isn’t afraid to say it.
Verdict: SphstRDnck.
Served his country, stood his ground, and now he’s leading from the top — with callouses, not just credentials.