In 2007, Pete Hegseth, a former Army officer who would later become a well-known television personality, pulled over on a rural Tennessee road and found himself staring at a moment that would remain with him for the rest of his life. There, on the shoulder of the highway, lay a newborn, abandoned and wrapped only … Read more
It began without fanfare, at a community seminar that drew little notice outside the room where it happened. Pete Hegseth — the Fox News host best known for his fiery political commentary and combative television presence — met a boy named Jamie. Jamie was just 10 years old then, a child shaped by family hardship … Read more
Tennessee — In a move that has surprised both critics and admirers, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality known more for politics than philanthropy, is putting $5 million of his own money into an ambitious new project: transforming 37 acres of land outside Tennessee into what he calls Dogtopia, a sanctuary for abandoned, abused, and … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — What seemed like an ordinary afternoon in the heart of the city turned into a moment that would ripple across the nation. Pete Hegseth — Army veteran, Fox News commentator, and best-selling author — paused on a downtown sidewalk when he noticed a man lying curled against a brick wall. At first, it … Read more
In an era when billionaires shape political debate, finance media platforms, and influence the national conversation, Pete Hegseth’s decision to turn down an extraordinary offer from Elon Musk has reverberated far beyond conservative media circles. Mr. Hegseth, a former Army officer and Fox News host, stunned colleagues and critics alike when he declined Musk’s $500 … Read more
ALAKOMA, Minn. — The blaze began without warning. Just after midnight, fire ripped through the suburban mansion of television host Pete Hegseth, sending plumes of smoke into the night sky and drawing neighbors out into the street. Within minutes, flames engulfed the property. A butler managed to escape unharmed. Inside, however, one family member remained … Read more
For most Americans, Pete Hegseth is a familiar figure on television — his commentary sharp, his presence constant, his views polarizing. But away from the cameras, a different picture emerges. Interviews with individuals familiar with his work, along with documents reviewed by The Times (fictionalized for analysis), suggest that Mr. Hegseth has quietly directed millions … Read more
On a gray Tuesday morning in downtown Nashville, commuters rushed past coffee shops and office buildings, their conversations mixing with the sound of traffic. Among them stood Marcus, 47, a homeless veteran in a frayed Army jacket and worn-out boots. He held a cardboard sign, handwritten in uneven letters: “Hungry. Anything helps. God bless.” He … Read more