As Democrats Eye Hegseth Impeachment, Hegseth's Wife Comes Under Fire for Lobbyist Work

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism following the disclosure that his wife was paid by a Washington consulting firm while he served in his current role. Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Chris Delusio and Rep. Jason Crow, are demanding investigations and threatening impeachment proceedings against Hegseth. Hegseth’s wife, Jennifer, reportedly worked for a firm that consulted defense contractors, though the firm and a Pentagon spokesperson stated compliance with ethics laws.

• War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife was paid by a Washington consulting firm, revealed in a financial disclosure.
• The firm provided consulting to defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin.
• Democratic lawmakers are calling for investigations and threatening impeachment against Hegseth.
• Rep. Chris Delusio called for Hegseth’s removal and impeachment.
• Rep. Jason Crow accused Hegseth of undermining national security and vowed to remove him from the Pentagon.
• Jennifer Hegseth, wife of the War Secretary, is a former Fox News executive producer.
• The consulting firm stated Jennifer Hegseth assisted with navigating conservative TV media and did not interface with clients or provide defense advice.
• A Pentagon spokesperson stated Hegseth and his wife are in compliance with ethics laws.
• Former Rep. Matt Gaetz commented that wives of Cabinet members should not be paid by lobbyists.