Pete Hegseth Says He’s Not Stopping at Seven Kids — “If God’s Still Calling, We’re Still Answering”
Pete Hegseth has never been one to do things halfway. Whether he’s leading a discussion on national security or grilling burgers at a community event for veterans, the Fox News host lives with intensity, purpose — and heart.
But for Pete, his most important job doesn’t happen on a TV set.
It happens at home.
With seven kids.
And, if he has his way, maybe more.
“I know people look at me like I’m crazy when I say this,” Pete laughs. “But honestly? We’re not done.”
That’s right. The decorated Army veteran, bestselling author, and nightly news fixture is also the proud father of seven — a beautiful, bustling blended family that includes toddlers, teens, and everything in between. And he and his wife Jennifer are already dreaming of baby number eight.
“It’s not about a number,” he explains. “It’s about calling. About life. About building a family rooted in faith, love, and a little bit of chaos.”
Hegseth’s passion for family isn’t performative — it’s deeply personal. Raised in a tight-knit home in Minnesota, Pete always imagined having “a tribe of kids running through the backyard.” But life didn’t always go according to plan. Divorces. Setbacks. Doubt.
“God writes better stories than we do,” Pete says quietly. “I’ve made mistakes. But the gift of redemption — through faith, through family — that’s what saved me.”
Today, the Hegseth home is a living, laughing, occasionally loud testament to that redemption. There are bedtime stories, wrestling matches in the living room, and impromptu backyard football games that double as life lessons.
And yes — laundry. So much laundry.
“I won’t lie,” Pete grins. “Some days feel like a deployment. But there’s no team I’d rather be fighting for.”
As for what’s next? Pete doesn’t flinch.
“If we’re blessed with more, we’ll take them with open arms,” he says. “In a world that’s so focused on self, I want our home to be about service — starting with the next generation.”
So, is eight enough?
Pete just smiles:
“Ask me again when we hit ten.”
