Pentagon Calls Questions Over Pete Hegseth's Wife 'Ridiculous Slander'
Summary
The Pentagon said Pete Hegseth and his wife complied with ethics laws after disclosures showed Jennifer Hegseth had a consulting role with Watchtower, a public relations firm reportedly linked to defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The article says there is no evidence she worked with Lockheed Martin, advised Watchtower on defense matters, or influenced Pentagon decisions.Key Facts
- Financial disclosure records published in late September listed Jennifer Hegseth as having held a consulting role with Watchtower.
- The records do not say how much she earned from the role or whether she still works with the firm.
- Politico reported in 2025 that Lockheed Martin was among Watchtower's clients, based on unnamed sources; the article says it could not verify whether the company is currently a client.
- Watchtower said Jennifer Hegseth had not worked with clients or advised the firm on defense matters.
- The Pentagon said both Hegseths complied with ethics rules and described its ethics system as including disclosure reviews, divestitures when appropriate, and screening for conflicts.
- Watchtower said Jennifer Hegseth helped the firm navigate conservative television media.
- President Donald Trump said he intended to keep Hegseth as defense secretary after receiving calls about his political future.
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