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Trump Appoints Jennifer Hegseth Chair of Military Spouse Commission
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- President Donald Trump appointed Jennifer Hegseth chair of the new Presidential Military Spouse Commission in August 2026.
- Pentagon staff have nicknamed Jennifer Hegseth “Yoko Ono,” likening her influence to the Beatles’ spouse.
- Staff also label Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “Whiskey Pete,” “Colonel Vodka,” and describe the department as chaotic.
- Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell called Jennifer Hegseth a vital asset and force multiplier for the mission.