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Pete Hegseth          

FOX & Friends Co-Host, Author & Army Veteran

Pete Hegseth is co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend on the FOX News Channel. He is also a FOX Nation host, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and Army combat veteran.

On FOX News, Hegseth is a commentator on every major program—both for daytime and primetime shows. He regularly guest-hosts for FOX & Friends (weekday), The Five, Hannity, Ingraham Angle and Jesse Watters Primetime. Pete also co-hosts FOX News’ New Year’s Eve coverage, alongside his FOX & Friends Weekend co-hosts.

On FOX Nation, Hegseth is the host of multiple ongoing series, to include: "Modern Warriors" (military), "Battle in the Holy Land" (Israel), "The MisEducation of America" (education), "Untold: Patriots Revealed" (history), and "The Life of Jesus" (Christianity). Hegseth also hosts the flagship annual FOX Nation Patriot Awards, and headlines FOX Nation’s coverage of major political events.

Hegseth served as in Infantry Officer in the Army National Guard, serving in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. He holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge for his time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hegseth also held the position of CEO for Concerned Veterans for America — a veterans advocacy organization.

In 2024, Hegseth was nominated by the second Trump administration as Secretary of Defense. He has a bachelor’s degree in politics from Princeton University and master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Pete and his wife Jenny live in Middle Tennessee and have 7 children.

Speech Topics

The Battle for America

This speech, which always weaves in current events, is a full-throated exhortation on the current political threats from the Left and what patriots and conservatives need to be fighting for! Donald Trump changed America’s political landscape forever, charting the course for how we should battle the Left. What does that look like today? And how do we fight to win? This speech can be tailored to particular topics or audiences.

Leadership/Motivation

Pete’s work in the military, veterans advocacy, and in media have left a lasting impression of leadership – and why it’s so important. If you’re looking for a motivational or inspirational talk about hard work, leadership, and teamwork – Pete will deliver.

Patriotism/Heroes/Vets

Patriotism might be passe in modern America, but not for Pete. Want to celebrate America—he’s all in! This speech can also be tailored to any event or occasion that includes a veterans, military, law enforcement or memorial aspect. Pete can also talk about his time on the battlefield in Iraq and Afghanistan and his advocacy work for vets and the military.

Political/Media Analysis

If your group, company, or organization would like to stay “apolitical,” Pete can put on his political/media-analysis-hat and break down the X’s and O’s of the current political environment. What are the Democrats trying to advance? How powerful is the hard Left? How have Republicans adjusted to the Trump era? Or have they?

The State of American Education

Pete co-authored the pre-eminent book exposing the Leftist takeover of America’s K-12 schools—“Battle for the American Mind.” The book reveals the secular Left’s 100-year educational agenda and outlines what parents, grandparents and patriots must do to fight back—to include full school choice, defunding unions, home-schooling, Christian schools, and classical Christian education.

Christianity & American Culture

Andrew Breitbart famously said, “Politics is downstream from culture.” Pete’s pastor went a step further, saying: “culture is downstream from religion.” They’re both right! Our Christian faith—and how that plays out in our lives, families, communities, and culture—will determine America’s future viability. These topics include pro-life events, which is a passion of Pete’s.

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The Battle for America

This speech, which always weaves in current events, is a full-throated exhortation on the current political threats from the Left and what patriots and conservatives need to be fighting for! Donald Trump changed America’s political landscape forever, charting the course for how we should battle the Left. What does that look like today? And how do we fight to win? This speech can be tailored to particular topics or audiences.

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