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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness PoliticsBiden administrationDonald TrumpThe FixThe BriefsPollingDemocracy in AmericaElections PoliticsBiden administrationDonald TrumpThe FixThe BriefsPollingDemocracy in AmericaElections HEGSETH’S HISTORY WITH ALCOHOL SHADOWS PENTAGON SELECTION Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick as secretary of defense, would lead a military that has severe penalties for being intoxicated on duty. December 4, 2024 at 7:36 p.m. ESTYesterday at 7:36 p.m. EST 17 min 3020 Defense secretary selectee Pete Hegseth, with his wife Jennifer Rauchet, head to a meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) By Michael Kranish , Dan Lamothe , Sarah Ellison and John Hudson By Pete Hegseth’s account, his heavy drinking began after a brush with death when an RPG ricocheted off his vehicle but didn’t explode while he was serving in Iraq with an Army infantry unit. When he returned home to a Manhattan apartment after the deployment ended in 2006, disconnected from the people he served with while his wife at the time worked long hours, he turned to alcohol, he said. Share 3020 Comments Donald Trump HAND CURATED * Luis Melgar and Rachel Lerman See which products Trump’s tariffs could make more expensive Earlier today * Todd Frankel Here’s what happened the last time Trump moved federal jobs out of D.C. Earlier today * Marianna Sotomayor GOP’s razor-thin House majority could complicate Trump’s policy plans Earlier today View 3 more storiesView 3 more stories NewsletterWeekdays Early Brief The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement live updatespolitics1:45 AM ANALYSIS: THE DAY OF DOGE ON CAPITOL HILL 1:30 AMHegseth’s history with alcohol shadows Pentagon selection 1:15 AMGOP’s thin House majority could complicate Trump’s policy plans 1:00 AMHegseth defiant as Trump considers replacing him as defense secretary pick Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sections Trending Politics Elections Opinions National World Style Sports Business Climate Well+Being D.C., Md., & Va. Obituaries Weather Arts & Entertainments Recipes Get The Post Manage Your Subscription Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Special Editions Store Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Sitemap Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post COMPANY CHEVRON ICON Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement SECTIONS CHEVRON ICON Trending Politics Elections Opinions National World Style Sports Business Climate Well+Being D.C., Md., & Va. Obituaries Weather Arts & Entertainments Recipes GET THE POST CHEVRON ICON Manage Your Subscription Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Special Editions Store Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices CONTACT US CHEVRON ICON Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Download the Washington Post App * About The Post * Policies & Standards * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Print Products Terms of Sale * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Sitemap * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post 5.31.2 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers