American television host Pete Hegseth has a net worth of $25 million. Hegseth earns $6 million annually from Fox News.
While still married to his second wife Samantha, Hegseth had a daughter with Fox producer Jennifer Rauchet, with whom he had an extramarital affair.
When the couple filed for divorce, Hegseth paid his wife $3.5 million in a lump sum. In addition, he continued to pay $200,000 each month in child support and spousal support.
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Income from books
According to publishing sources, Hegseth has earned over $10 million from his book sales.
“Battle for the American Mind” is his most successful book to date, earning him over $4.6 million. Hegseth's books are consistently popular with conservative readers.
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financial assets
Hegseth owns a home in Alexandria, Virginia, which he purchased for $1.5 million in 2019. The home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and over 4,000 square feet of living space.
He also owns 900 acres of farmland in his home state of Minnesota. The land is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota, where Hegseth grew up.
House
Hegseth recently purchased a $3 million home in the exclusive Foxcroft neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut.
Built in 2010, the house has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and over 740 square meters of living space.
He purchased the home from a local businessman in July 2023. It's not clear why Hegseth decided to move to Greenwich, but the town is known for its high-end homes and proximity to New York City.
The property has numerous amenities including a swimming pool, tennis court and cinema.
military service
After graduating from Princeton, Hegseth joined the Army National Guard. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he served as an infantry officer.
For his service he was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge.
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