Pete Hegseth is a U.S. Army veteran, television host, and conservative commentator. A graduate of Princeton and Harvard, he served in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars. Known for his role as a co-host on Fox News' "Fox & Friends Weekend," Hegseth is a published author and vocal advocate for conservative values. Recently, he was nominated as Secretary of Defense by President-elect Donald Trump, sparking discussions about his qualifications and political alignment.