Pete Hegseth has been married to his wife Jennifer Rauchet for almost five years, naturally piquing curiosity around their marriage. Most recently, he has been in the news as US President Donald Trump contemplates his decision to replace him as defense secretary per reports. The alleged reason for this is his drinking and 2017 sexual assault allegation surfacing. Following this, his personal life has garnered limelight.
Here’s everything you need to know about Hegseth’s wife and their relationship.
Who is Pete Hegseth’s wife?
Hegseth is married to Jennifer Rauchet.
Rauchet is a television producer known for her work on Fox Files, Poison Ivy, and Heroes of Hamburger Hill, per IMDb.
The couple has known each other since their time at Fox News. After welcoming a baby girl in 2017, they eventually got married at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Their relationship seemed strong, with Hegseth often praising his wife on social media.
Before marrying Rauchet, Hegseth was previously married to Samantha Deering. During his marriage, he fathered a child with Rauchet, which contributed to the breakdown of his marriage. Deering filed for divorce in September 2017, and the divorce was finalized 10 months later.
Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Rauchet’s relationship history
Hegseth and Rauchet’s paths initially crossed during their time at Fox. During which, he was a host for Fox & Friends Weekend. Later, sometime in 2017, they headlined for having an affair while they were in marriage with their respective partners. The reports turned out to be true when Rauchet confirmed her pregnancy with Fox’s host child. After learning about their bond, Rauchet was reportedly moved to another Fox show as they didn’t allow her to work with her now-beau in light of their affair news, per The List. (via Style)
Currently, Hegseth and Rauchet have blended their families, raising seven children together—three from each of their previous marriages and one from their union.
