Pete
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Instead, it was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was there “strictly in his personal capacity” for what was billed as “a policy discussion.”
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Insp Pete Musgrave says he is aware of social media being used to "glorify" thefts and understands the frustration of victims.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Christian actor Jonathan Roumie and worship leader Chris Tomlin also appeared during the event, while President Donald Trump, evangelist Franklin Graham and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks by video.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was on hand in Norfolk, Virginia to welcome home the largest aircraft carrier in the world, the US military said on X.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Awesome news alert: I met this really cool guy Pete at the local pool.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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