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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,809 posts)
Mon May 4, 2026, 07:28 AM 14 hrs ago

Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/pete-hegseth-wife-pentagon-firings-b2969875.html

Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over the ouster of two dozen military leaders



Hegseth has also expressed fear and paranoia about President Donald Trump firing him, the report noted.

Now, Hegseth has brought his wife, Jennifer Rauchet, a fellow former Fox News producer, to some meetings and she sits in the back of the room.
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Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to Pentagon meetings after he ousted top officials: report (Original Post) BlueWaveNeverEnd 14 hrs ago OP
She's his designated driver Bettie 14 hrs ago #1
When he testified in front of Congress last week, she was sitting right behind him. It's like she's his keeper. Vinca 14 hrs ago #2
Security blanket or AA sponsor? tanyev 13 hrs ago #3
;-{) CROSSING THRESHOLDS Goonch 13 hrs ago #4
There were articles about this last year in March, April and May. chowder66 10 hrs ago #5
Perhaps he feels he just "performs" best in front of her. Totally Tunsie 10 hrs ago #6
I want these clowns out of my government! Initech 10 hrs ago #7

Bettie

(19,811 posts)
1. She's his designated driver
Mon May 4, 2026, 07:57 AM
14 hrs ago

and she's there to see that he doesn't get more than slightly drunk before meetings rather than "sleeping in a pool of his own vomit" drunk. (Mostly)

Vinca

(54,253 posts)
2. When he testified in front of Congress last week, she was sitting right behind him. It's like she's his keeper.
Mon May 4, 2026, 07:59 AM
14 hrs ago

Although, given Hegseth's beliefs, he probably views her more like a pet.

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