Pete Hegseth: the former TV host selling Trump’s war

皮特·赫格塞斯:那位前电视主持人推销特朗普的战争

The Story

2026-03-30

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Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of war, was one of the most controversial picks in Trump’s cabinet. But as Trump’s foreign adventures have come to define his second term, Hegseth is not just more visible, he’s become the Iran war’s main cheerleader. So who is he? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Katy Balls, Washington editor and columnist, the Times and the Sunday Times.  Host: Manveen Rana Producers: Harry Stott and Micaela Arneson We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Pete Hegseth, the former soldier and TV host selling Trump’s war Further listening: Q&A: What we know (and don't know) about Trump's Iran talks Clips: FOX, BBC, Forbes, CBS, SKY. Photo: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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