Pete Hegseth Biography
Pete Hegseth is a renowned American television host and author, currently serving as a co-host of Fox News Channel’s (FNC) Fox & Friends Weekend. He joined Fox News in 2014 as a contributor. While at FNC, Pete has provided analysis and commentary across the network’s daytime and primetime programming.
For the past few years, he has hosted FNC’s Special New Year coverage. To ring in 2022, he hosted All American New Year live from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee alongside his Fox & Friends Weekend co-hosts Rachel Campos-Duffy and Will Cain. In 2020, Pete hosted FNC’s All-American New Year special alongside FBN’s Lisa Kennedy Montgomery.
Prior to joining FNC, Pete held the position of CEO for Concerned Veterans for America. Previously, Hegseth was an infantry Captain in the Army National Guard and has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. He holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge for his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been appearing as a regular guest on UNfiltered with Dan Bongino since 2021.
Pete Hegseth Age
How old is Pete Hegseth? Hegseth is 43 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 6, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the United States of America. In addition, Pete celebrates his birthday on June 6th every year, and his zodiac sign is Gemini.
Pete Hegseth Wife
Is Pete Hegseth married? Yes. Hegseth is currently married to his beautiful wife, Jennifer Cunningham Rauchet. Together they have a lovely daughter named Gwen. In 2009, Hegseth and his first wife, Meredith Schwarz, separated. In 2010, he married his second wife, Samantha Deering, and the couple has three children.
Hegseth had a daughter with Fox executive producer Jennifer Rauchet, with whom he had an extramarital affair in August 2017, while still married to Deering. In August 2017, he and Deering divorced. Hegseth and Rauchet tied the knot in August 2019, and she has three young kids from her first marriage.
Pete Hegseth Family
Hegseth was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the United States to his parents, Penelope and Brian Hegseth. He has two siblings, and one of his siblings is called Philip.
Pete Hegseth Height
Hegseth stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch and has a moderate weight.
Pete Hegseth’s Education
Pete attended Forest Lake Area High School in Forest Lake, Minnesota, and received his Bachelor of Arts at Princeton University in 2003. In 2013, Pete received a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Havard University.
Pete Hegseth Kids
Hegseth has four children: three sons named Gunner Hegseth, born on June 13, 2010, Rex Hegseth, born in 2016, and Boone Hegseth, whose birth details are still unclear from his ex-wife, Samantha Deering. He further has a daughter named Gwen Hegseth, born on August 13, 2017, with his wife, Jennifer Rauchet.
Pete Hegseth’s House
Hegseth is a Holmdel resident having moved to the area three years ago with his wife Jennifer.
Pete Hegseth Net Worth
How much is Pete Hegseth worth? Hegseth has an estimated net worth of $19 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as a television personality and author.
Pete Hegseth Salary
Hegseth receives an average annual salary of $6 million from his successful career as a television personality.