The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free

Pete Hegseth is the author of The War on Warriors and a prominent conservative media personality, author, and former US Army officer. As a combat veteran who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, Hegseth draws on his military experience to inform his perspective on leadership, military culture, and the ideological influences shaping the modern armed forces. After his military service, Hegseth became a high-profile commentator on Fox News, where he frequently addresses issues of patriotism, faith, and the perceived “culture war” in America. His political influence extends beyond media; he was considered for a cabinet position as secretary of veterans affairs in the first Trump administration, and as secretary of defense in the second Trump administration.

In The War on Warriors, Hegseth positions himself as a voice for traditionalist military values, drawing on his personal experiences as a soldier to critique modern developments such as DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) training, gender integration, and “woke priorities” in the armed forces. His personal journey, from Ivy League student to soldier to media figure, shapes the narrative, as he reflects on his early years of service compared to the present state of military institutions.