By There’s nothing the mainstream media dislikes more than conservative women, and now The Washington Post has decided to do a hit piece on Pete Hegseth’s wife. On his first full day as Defense Secretary, the newspaper reported, Pete Hegseth’s wife had the audacity to ask the staff to produce and post a social media video of his initial press remarks—prompting internal “concerns” over her unofficial yet seemingly influential role in department affairs.
Hegseth has long emphasized his wife’s importance in his life, often crediting her, alongside his faith, for his personal turnaround from past difficulties with alcohol.
Jennifer Hegseth, who has no official government appointment, has been involved in various sensitive Pentagon activities, from advising on media interactions to participating in unofficial meetings regarding potential appointees. Officials familiar with the dynamics expressed discomfort, suggesting her activities reflect outsized influence for someone without formal responsibilities.
Concerns intensified after revelations emerged that Secretary Hegseth included his wife in an unclassified group chat on Signal, sharing advance details about U.S. military operations in Yemen. This disclosure was part of broader scrutiny regarding the Pentagon chief’s unconventional use of group chats, previously reported by The Atlantic, which mistakenly gained access through an administrative error. The incident sparked bipartisan criticism and raised alarms over potential mishandling of sensitive information.
Further “controversy” surfaced from Jennifer Hegseth’s presence at diplomatic meetings, including engagements with allies regarding Ukraine and discussions at the Pentagon involving British officials. Although she reportedly left before discussions turned sensitive, her attendance puzzled both U.S. and foreign participants.
WaPo thinks this is terribly scandalous even though they said next to nothing when Hillary Clinton helped her husband in the White House and Jill Biden literally ran cabinet meetings.
The Washington Free Beacon noted how this is the same old same old with liberals and independent conservative women.
For the mainstream media, questioning the role of women in the workplace is alright as long as they’re c-words—conservatives, that is.
Hegseth’s devotion to his wife is such that he displays “jumbo photographs of his wife and family in his office” and “has been unequivocal about how important his wife is to him,” and while the Post clarified that it is common “for a defense secretary to display some photos of loved ones,” Hegseth’s collection is “atypical” and “especially striking.” Somebody stop this man.
This sort of coverage is hardly unique. During President Donald Trump’s first term, Politico’s Nahal Toosi produced in-depth reports raising questions about the role of then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s wife, Susan. Why did she accompany him on overseas trips? “Her close involvement in his career has attracted unwelcome scrutiny,” Politico reported. Sure—from Politico.
Then there was Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis.
“Her role in Ron’s political and governing life has no exact limit or shape,” the Post wrote during the 2024 presidential primary campaign. “It is in the air in which he moves.” The governor and his wife were “insulated,” with a “level of distance between Ron and Casey and everyone else.” Weirdos!
In March, Democratic leader Maxine Waters attacked Melania Trump, saying she should be deported. The First Lady became an American citizen in 2006.
The Pentagon downplayed criticisms, focusing instead on Secretary Hegseth’s policy accomplishments, citing a surge in U.S. troop deployments along the southern border, aggressive actions against Iran-backed militants in Yemen, and the rollback of diversity initiatives within the Defense Department.
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