Knives Out: Hegseth's Wife Reportedly Paid By Trump-Connected Firm That Also Worked For Lockheed

What happened: Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was paid last year by Watchtower Strategy, a Trump-connected consulting firm that also counted Lockheed Martin as a client, per his financial disclosure report. Key numbers: Watchtower was founded in January 2025. The disclosure does not list how much she was paid. DeSantis's term ends Jan. 5. Why it matters: The report landed as Republicans sought blame for Tuesday's losses, with insiders saying Hegseth is "on the chopping block." Trump said he is not considering replacing him.

Jennifer Hegseth, wife of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was paid last year by Watchtower Strategy, a Trump-connected consulting firm that also counted Lockheed Martin as a client, per his financial disclosure report.

The report landed as Republicans sought blame for Tuesday's losses, with insiders saying Hegseth is "on the chopping block." Trump said he is not considering replacing him.