Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth is an American television host and author, known for his work as a co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend. A former Army National Guard officer, Hegseth is recognized for his conservative viewpoints and commentary on military and veterans' issues. His recent meeting with Australian officials at the Pentagon underscores the importance of U.S.-Australia defense collaboration, especially in light of the AUKUS submarine agreement.
Born on Jun 06, 1980 (44 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 98 | 4.95 | 2.35% | +90% | 331,002,651 | 14,748,192 | $21,000,000 | 935,678$ |
| United Kingdom | 87 | 4.33 | 2.49% | +90% | 67,886,011 | 3,214,425 | $2,700,000 | 127,846$ |
| Panama | 38 | 6.05 | 3.35% | +90% | 4,314,768 | 274,957 | $76,000 | 4,843$ |
| Russia | 35 | 5.34 | 1.41% | +40% | 144,104,080 | 2,851,817 | $1,500,000 | 29,685$ |
| India | 35 | 5.03 | 1.41% | +80% | 1,380,004,385 | 35,084,857 | $2,900,000 | 73,729$ |
| Croatia | 28 | 5.04 | 1.13% | +90% | 4,105,267 | 87,887 | $68,000 | 1,456$ |
| Romania | 27 | 5.19 | 1.12% | +90% | 19,237,691 | 410,351 | $250,000 | 5,333$ |
| Switzerland | 22 | 5.05 | 1.49% | +90% | 8,654,622 | 244,600 | $700,000 | 19,784$ |
| Sweden | 21 | 4.24 | 0.92% | +40% | 10,099,265 | 129,999 | $530,000 | 6,822$ |
| Greece | 19 | 4.74 | 0.88% | +80% | 10,423,054 | 165,108 | $190,000 | 3,010$ |
| Ireland | 19 | 4.58 | 0.85% | +40% | 5,030,000 | 59,918 | $5,100 | 61$ |
| France | 18 | 5.28 | 0.97% | +80% | 65,273,511 | 1,139,473 | $2,700,000 | 47,134$ |
| Ukraine | 18 | 5.22 | 0.77% | +40% | 43,733,762 | 469,975 | $155,000 | 1,666$ |
| Italy | 17 | 4.82 | 0.68% | +40% | 60,461,826 | 579,771 | $2,000,000 | 19,178$ |
| Slovakia | 17 | 5.53 | 0.71% | +80% | 5,459,642 | 69,785 | $110,000 | 1,406$ |
| Lithuania | 17 | 6.18 | 0.70% | +90% | 2,722,289 | 36,260 | $54,000 | 719$ |
| Vietnam | 15 | 5.60 | 0.96% | +100% | 97,338,583 | 1,859,973 | $340,000 | 6,497$ |
| Taiwan | 15 | 6.13 | 1.59% | +40% | 23,816,775 | 530,947 | $670,000 | 14,936$ |
| Spain | 14 | 4.86 | 0.61% | +90% | 46,754,778 | 542,380 | $1,400,000 | 16,241$ |
| Australia | 13 | 4.54 | 0.69% | +30% | 25,499,884 | 227,653 | $1,380,000 | 12,320$ |
| Guatemala | 12 | 4.92 | 0.74% | +60% | 17,915,568 | 211,419 | $82,000 | 968$ |
| Norway | 12 | 5.17 | 0.86% | +20% | 5,421,241 | 56,082 | $403,000 | 4,169$ |
| Iran | 12 | 5.58 | 0.53% | +50% | 83,992,949 | 663,102 | $610,000 | 4,816$ |
| Germany | 11 | 5.27 | 0.59% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 494,699 | $3,845,000 | 22,703$ |
| Finland | 11 | 5.18 | 1.73% | +30% | 5,540,718 | 124,383 | $272,000 | 6,106$ |
| Bulgaria | 11 | 5.91 | 0.74% | +30% | 6,948,445 | 66,866 | $69,000 | 664$ |
| Luxembourg | 11 | 4.64 | 0.80% | +20% | 625,978 | 6,040 | $73,000 | 704$ |
| Liechtenstein | 11 | 4.82 | 0.56% | +60% | 38,137 | 341 | $6,900 | 62$ |
| Pakistan | 11 | 5.00 | 0.34% | +80% | 220,892,331 | 1,359,549 | $280,000 | 1,723$ |
| Canada | 10 | 4.70 | 0.46% | +20% | 38,005,238 | 211,630 | $1,700,000 | 9,466$ |
| Costa Rica | 10 | 6.00 | 0.52% | +30% | 5,094,118 | 34,672 | $62,000 | 422$ |
| Hungary | 10 | 5.10 | 0.59% | +80% | 9,660,351 | 102,891 | $160,000 | 1,704$ |
| Denmark | 9 | 4.89 | 0.53% | +10% | 5,792,202 | 33,811 | $350,000 | 2,043$ |
| Argentina | 8 | 4.38 | 0.35% | +30% | 45,195,774 | 203,215 | $450,000 | 2,023$ |
| Peru | 8 | 5.00 | 0.37% | +20% | 32,971,846 | 145,598 | $230,000 | 1,016$ |
| Portugal | 8 | 5.00 | 0.43% | +40% | 10,196,709 | 61,665 | $240,000 | 1,451$ |
| Belarus | 8 | 5.38 | 0.49% | +20% | 9,449,323 | 55,721 | $60,000 | 354$ |
| Kazakhstan | 8 | 6.00 | 0.41% | +20% | 18,776,707 | 91,734 | $180,000 | 879$ |
| Honduras | 7 | 5.00 | 0.38% | +10% | 9,904,608 | 40,959 | $25,000 | 103$ |
| Uruguay | 7 | 6.29 | 0.35% | +20% | 3,473,730 | 14,597 | $54,000 | 227$ |
| Guyana | 7 | 5.00 | 0.58% | +20% | 786,552 | 5,465 | $6,000 | 42$ |
| Turkey | 7 | 5.29 | 0.30% | +20% | 84,339,067 | 306,422 | $720,000 | 2,616$ |
| Brazil | 6 | 5.17 | 0.27% | +40% | 211,049,527 | 804,363 | $1,500,000 | 5,717$ |
| Venezuela | 6 | 4.83 | 0.35% | +80% | 28,435,943 | 178,863 | $48,000 | 302$ |
| Estonia | 6 | 5.33 | 0.24% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 3,237 | $31,000 | 76$ |
| Mexico | 5 | 4.60 | 0.49% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 752,526 | $1,200,000 | 7,004$ |
| Bolivia | 5 | 4.20 | 0.24% | +10% | 11,673,021 | 30,985 | $40,000 | 106$ |
| Monaco | 5 | 5.40 | 0.42% | +10% | 39,242 | 180 | $7,800 | 36$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 5 | 5.80 | 0.30% | +50% | 34,813,871 | 155,050 | $700,000 | 3,118$ |
| Colombia | 4 | 4.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 98,671 | $350,000 | 679$ |
| Serbia | 4 | 5.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 8,737,371 | 15,565 | $55,000 | 98$ |
| Moldova | 4 | 5.00 | 0.51% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 20,687 | $12,000 | 62$ |
| Iceland | 4 | 5.25 | 0.17% | +0% | 341,243 | 596 | $24,000 | 42$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +40% | 9,890,400 | 24,186 | $430,000 | 1,052$ |
| Israel | 4 | 4.75 | 0.17% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 17,316 | $400,000 | 751$ |
| Egypt | 4 | 4.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 102,334,404 | 180,614 | $303,000 | 535$ |
| New Zealand | 4 | 4.75 | 0.19% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 9,155 | $210,000 | 399$ |
| Dominican Republic | 3 | 3.33 | 0.18% | +20% | 10,847,910 | 23,611 | $89,000 | 194$ |
| Paraguay | 3 | 5.67 | 0.13% | +20% | 7,132,538 | 11,453 | $38,000 | 61$ |
| Ecuador | 3 | 5.67 | 0.13% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 22,600 | $108,000 | 138$ |
| Austria | 3 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 10,808 | $450,000 | 540$ |
| Slovenia | 3 | 5.67 | 0.24% | +30% | 2,078,938 | 6,528 | $56,000 | 176$ |
| Iraq | 3 | 6.00 | 0.54% | +10% | 40,222,493 | 240,461 | $170,000 | 1,016$ |
| Cabo Verde | 3 | 7.00 | 0.70% | +20% | 555,987 | 4,655 | $2,100 | 18$ |
| Jamaica | 2 | 3.00 | 0.15% | +20% | 2,961,167 | 5,268 | $15,000 | 27$ |
| Kenya | 2 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 62,459 | $106,000 | 123$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 218,008 | $63,000 | 230$ |
| Mozambique | 2 | 5.50 | 0.50% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 157,458 | $15,000 | 76$ |
| Malaysia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.21% | +10% | 32,365,999 | 75,912 | $364,000 | 854$ |
| North Macedonia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 2,083,374 | 4,332 | $12,800 | 27$ |
| Indonesia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 428,385 | $1,119,000 | 1,753$ |
| Netherlands | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,134,872 | 12,971 | $907,000 | 687$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,450 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,755 | $17,000 | 12$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,709 | $370,000 | 331$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 56,200 | $505,000 | 407$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 132,600 | $350,000 | 282$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 58,207 | $57,000 | 99$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 94,908 | $448,000 | 206$ |
| Haiti | 1 | 3.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 11,402,533 | 28,940 | $20,000 | 51$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 20,789 | $26,000 | 83$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 303 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Totals | 898 | 4,727,566,985 | 70,998,953 | $59,264,200 | 1,420,002$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. military will continuously target Houthi positions.
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Bulgaria:
Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Secretary of Defense who discussed efforts for lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Bulgaria:
Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Secretary of Defense discussing efforts for lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Lithuania:
Pete Hegseth urged France to increase military spending and take on a leadership role in European defense.
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Guyana:
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was to meet on Wednesday with El Salvador’s minister of national defense, Rene Merino, at the Pentagon.
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United States:
Pete Hegseth is tasked with drawing up plans for the Golden Dome project.
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United States:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was involved in discussions with John Ullyot regarding his position.
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Brazil:
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, expressed doubts about the military action.
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Turkey:
Hegseth was among officials who approached the Israeli plans with skepticism.
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Italy:
Hegseth is among those who opposed an Israeli military strike.
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