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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,902 posts)
Mon May 4, 2026, 07:28 AM May 4

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 May 4 OP
She's his designated driver Bettie May 4 #1
When he testified in front of Congress last week, she was sitting right behind him. It's like she's his keeper. Vinca May 4 #2
Security blanket or AA sponsor? tanyev May 4 #3
;-{) CROSSING THRESHOLDS Goonch May 4 #4
There were articles about this last year in March, April and May. chowder66 May 4 #5
Perhaps he feels he just "performs" best in front of her. Totally Tunsie May 4 #6
I want these clowns out of my government! Initech May 4 #7

Bettie

(19,852 posts)
1. She's his designated driver
Mon May 4, 2026, 07:57 AM
May 4

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

(54,310 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
May 4

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

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