Happy birthday! Pete Hegseth turns 45 today

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-journalist Pete Hegseth has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hegseth, a cultural icon

Born Peter Brian Hegseth in Minneapolis on June 6, 1980, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hegseth's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Hegseth as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!

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