Jesse Watters commented on Pete Hegseth's defense announcement while working as a top-rated host on Fox News.

The entities involved

• Jesse Watters →

  American conservative political commentator

  • Mehdi Hasan commented on the founder and conduct of Fox News, while Mark Takano criticized the network regarding its host's comments. Jesse Watters also made jokes about military issues on the network.Fri 23:10
• Pete Hegseth →

  United States Secretary of Defense

  • Policy changes regarding flu shots affected Lackland Air Force Base operations in Texas on June 18, 2026.Mon 14:32
  • Pete Hegseth is involved in potential leadership changes regarding Dan Driscoll, with Sean Parnell being considered a potential pick.Mon 14:30
• Fox News →

  American cable television news channel

  • Karoline Leavitt used Fox News for political commentary, linking her to Trump's political sphere and a New Hampshire developer.Mon 17:21
  • Fox News, New York Post, and CNN are facing criticism regarding the quality of their media coverage.Mon 16:22

Related events

• The Pentagon hired Kurt Schlichter as a commentator, who subsequently described Donald Trump as a hero.Aug 31
• Fox News hosted Pete Hegseth's digital coverage on September 3rd.Sep 4
• Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, is reportedly involved in a military newspaper, firing journalists amid concerns over American weapon shortages.Sep 8
• Jesse Watters hosted a show on Fox News regarding a debate on healthcare policy between two viewpoints.Aug 25
• Jesse Watters and Dana Perino participated in a panel discussion and aired a segment on the Fox News platform.Jul 6