Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly weighing a possible run for office in his home state of Tennessee, raising eyebrows inside and outside the Trump administration.
Two sources with direct knowledge say Hegseth has quietly told allies he’s considering a political future beyond the Pentagon. The 45-year-old has emerged as one of the most high-profile figures in President Trump’s second term, gaining national attention during his Senate confirmation battle and earning political capital that insiders say he may be ready to cash in,