Pete Hegseth: From Military Hero to U.S. Secretary of Defense | Full Biography & Career Highlights

 Pete Hegseth:  ---  **[Opening Scene: A dynamic montage of military and media clips]**  **Narrator:** "From the frontlines to the Fox News studios, Pete Hegseth has made his mark as a military officer, media personality, and now, as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense."  **[Cut to: Footage of Hegseth in military uniform]**  **Narrator:** "Born in 1980 in Minneapolis, Hegseth graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan."  **[Transition to: Clips of Hegseth on Fox News]**  **Narrator:** "After his military service, he became a prominent voice on Fox News, co-hosting 'Fox & Friends Weekend' and

authoring best-selling books like 'American Crusade' and 'The War on Warriors.'"  **[Cut to: Footage of Hegseth being sworn in as Secretary of Defense]**  **Narrator:** "In January 2025, Hegseth was appointed as Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump, aiming to restore a 'warrior ethos' to the Pentagon."  **[Transition to: Clips of Hegseth addressing military personnel]**  **Narrator:** "His tenure has been marked by significant reforms, including restructuring military leadership and renaming the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War.'"  **[Cut to: Footage of Hegseth interacting with service members]**  **Narrator:** "With a focus on combat readiness and traditional values, Hegseth continues to shape the future of the U.S. military."  **[Closing Scene: Hegseth standing with military personnel]**  **Narrator:** "Pete Hegseth: A leader committed to strengthening America's defense."  ---  This script is designed to be informative and engaging, suitable for a 2-minute video.