Pete Hegseth

Drinking Problem?

Multiple allegations and claims about heavy drinking have surfaced over the years.

A sworn affidavit from a former family member alleged “regular” alcohol abuse and episodes of extreme intoxication. Reports during his nomination said colleagues at Fox News were concerned about his drinking habits. Investigative reporting and whistleblower accounts have also described instances of intoxication in professional settings. [Jack Reed US Senator, January 22, 2025 – Reed Statement on Abuse Allegations Against Pete Hegseth]

These issues became a major topic during his Senate confirmation, where he faced scrutiny over “excessive alcohol use” allegations.

Getting Rich While Killing People?

“Now we have a bombshell report from the Financial Times that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s broker tried to invest for him millions in major defense companies in the weeks before the war started—presumably so Hegseth could profit financially from the imminent shedding of American soldiers’ blood.” [The New Republic, Timothy Noah, March 31, 2026 – Is Pete Hegseth Killing Iranians to Get Rich? – The defense secretary’s broker allegedly sought a stake in major defense companies in the weeks before the bombing began—just the latest example of potential insider trading on the war.]

References:

• Financial Times, Paul Murphy and Harriet Agnew in London, Joshua Franklin in New York and James Politi in Washington, March 31, 2026 – Pete Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack – Morgan Stanley wealth manager approached BlackRock about multimillion-dollar investment for US defence secretary