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Who is Pete Hegseth?
Pete Hegseth is a former military officer and former executive director of the political advocacy group Vets For Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America. Pete Hegseth is a Republican and is a strong Trump supporter, after initially supporting other Presidential candidates.
Early life and Childhood
Pete Hegseth was born on the 6th June 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.
Pete spent his childhood in Forest Lake, raised by his parents, Brian, and Penelope Hegseth.
Education Details
Pete Hegseth went to Forest Lake Area High School, and after matriculating, enrolled at Princeton University.
During his years at Princeton, Pete was the editor of the Princeton Tory.
Which is a conservative newspaper of the university run by students.
It was in 2003 that he finished his studies, while ten years later.
He received a Master in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Professional Career
Hegseth joined the investment bank Bear Stearns, as an equity capital markets analyst. He was also commissioned as a reserve infantry officer into the US Army National Guard.
And a year late was called out for a mission to Cuba, meaning that he would need to leave his position at the investment bank.
He was an infantry platoon leader, and for his efforts, Pete was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Pete then volunteered for a mission to Baghdad and Samarra, for which he received the Bronze Star Medal,
Combat Infantryman Badge, and another Army Commendation Medal. Quite impressive Following his return from Iraq, Pete was again ready to find a place for himself in the corporate world;
He joined the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, then after a couple of years. He left the post and accepted the offer from Vets For Freedom to work as the executive director.
He remained there for five years before leaving the post and founding his own political action committee MN PAC. Also, from 2012 to 2015,
Pete was the executive director for Concerned Veterans for America, a political advocacy group created by the Koch brothers.
During his time at Concerned Veterans for America, Pete had his brother employed at the non-profit organization. And two years in a row paid him $108,000 while on the political action committee MN PAC.
He spent a third of the budget on Christmas parties for family and friends. Pete is still an authority figure when it comes to veteran-concerned groups.
Pete was named as one of the possible successors to David Shulkin’s post as a US Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Thanks to his knowledge and successful advocacy, Pete was recruited by several television networks. Giving him the chance to share his comments and analyses with the public.
In 2012 he became a Fox News Contributor, and since then has been their lead analyst on military affairs.
Appearing in such shows as “Fox and Friends”, “Outnumbered”, “The Kelly File”, and “Hannity”, and “America Live”, among others. He has also worked for CNN and MSNBC.
Pete hasn’t only contributed through television but has also used his influence to share his thoughts and ideas through the print media.
He has written for such high-profile publications.
Net Worth and Salary
Pete Hegseth’s net worth is as high as $3 million, while his yearly salary is now over $250,000.
Relationship Status
Pete Hegseth is a rather controversial person; he has been married and divorced two times.
His first wife, Meredith Schwarz divorced him in 2009 after five years, following his infidelity.
Just a year later, Pete married his second wife, Samantha, with whom he has three children.
Body Measurement
Pete Hegseth’s Body Measurement is Unavailable.
Social Media
Pete has also become popular on social media platforms, especially Twitter and Instagram.
His official Twitter account has over 120,000 followers, with whom he has shared details from his career,
such as his support of Donald Trump, plus his personal interests, such as his frequent visits to the Minnesota Twins baseball games.
He is also active on Instagram with close to 30,000 followers and has made this social media platform a bit more personal, as he is sharing pictures of himself and his love.
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Trivia
- Pete is a Republican and is a strong Trump supporter, after initially supporting other Presidential candidates.
- He was named as one of the possible successors to David Shulkin’s post as a US Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- Hegseth has held a number of important positions and is now close to becoming the US Secretary for Veterans Affairs.
- His personal life, Pete is a rather controversial person; he has been married and divorced two times.
- Pete has also become popular on social media platforms, especially Twitter and Instagram.
